Survey: Most teens say they viewed porn by age 13

 

Survey: Most teens say they viewed porn by age 13 Curated for you byCP Editors Good afternoon! It's Friday, Jan. 13, and today's headlines include a survey showing that the majority of teens say they viewed pornography by the age of 13, Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., using the Bible to defend abortion, critics speaking out about Minnesota's updated requirements for teachers, and former NSYNC singer Joey Fatone performing at a drag brunch. Common Sense Media has released a report revealing that nearly three out of every four teenagers have viewed pornography at some point in their lives, with 54% indicating that they first saw pornographic material by the age of 13. The report, which surveyed more than 1,300 teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17, was conducted by Benenson Strategy Group in September. Findings showed that 15% first viewed pornography online at age 10 or younger, while 73% admitted to viewing pornography at some point during their teenage years. Findings also showed that 29% of teens viewed pornography "accidentally," while another 29% reported viewing it both "on purpose" and "accidentally," and 15% stated they viewed it "on purpose." Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James Steyer stated that the "research confirms that it's time for parents to have conversations with teens about pornography, the same way we talk about safe sex and drug use, to help them build better knowledge and healthier attitudes about sex." Continue reading. P.S.From daily news to weekend headlines, we've got you covered. Whether you're interested in religious liberty or inspiring faith stories, there is something for everyone. Check out CP's full newsletter lineup to subscribe to our latest free offerings. See more.