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Pornography has grown into a worldwide epidemic. Many claim that it is harmless, normal or "just sex."

This video from Fight the New Drug explains the beginnings of the porn industry. The rise of the Internet in the '90s increased pornography's accessibility to people of all ages as well as the amount of pornographic material available.

This highly addictive poison has evolved into violent pornography and even child pornography. Pornography is degrading, dangerous and harmful to relationships.

We are the first generation to fight against porn.

We can help fight against pornography by talking about its dangers and raising awareness. The most important place to start is in our own homes. Talk to your husbands or wives and children. Educate them about the harmful effects of pornography. Teach and encourage them to come to you if they see pornography or have a question about something they may have heard from a classmate or colleague.

Pornography comes in many forms.

  • Magazines

  • Websites

  • Movies

  • Song lyrics

  • Books and other literature

  • Billboards

  • Smartphone apps

To keep your family safe from pornography, you must take an active role. Talking about it once is simply not enough. It needs to be an ongoing topic of discussion. Read Safeguard your children against pornography for some more helpful ideas.

Not convinced it's really a big problem? It wouldn't hurt to do some research. To get you started, read Pornography is not a victim-less habit. It destroys marriages and families. It destroys lives.

Take a stand. Teach your family to respect themselves and others enough to avoid pornography like the plague. It's that important.

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