Should Shame EVER Be a Part of the Discussion About Pornography?
Do you have teenagers? Or kids that will one day be teenagers? If so, you have probably thought about the possibility of your child being exposed to porn. Brian Willoughby, BYU professor and researcher says we shouldn't be teaching our kids about pornography by saying, "If you see pornography...", rather he says we should use the phrase "When you are exposed to pornography..." That's right, WHEN. Willoughby says 100% of high school graduates will be exposed to some type of pornography before they finish their high school years. What does this mean for our kids and the rising generation? Well, that all depends. Research out of Brigham Young University examined effects of pornography use. A major component of the research explored the "Damaged Goods Hypothesis"; the theory that some people come to view themselves as deficient or tainted, as a result of what they believe to be immoral behavior. Research found, the more shame a pe...

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