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When teens are open about using pornography for sexual education

Our teenage daughter told us she's been watching porn with friends as a way to learn about sex and we're grateful she was honest but have no idea how to respond appropriately. We want to be supportive but also concerned, and we keep second-guessing every reaction we have.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parents are trying to honor their child's honesty while navigating their own complex feelings about digital sexual content.

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