A greater number of teenagers are viewing it than ever before. Researchers emphasize the necessity of open discussions and “porn literacy.” Brian Willoughby realizes he’s performing well when parents start to feel uneasy. This is because a portion of his job requires informing them that their teenagers are viewing pornography — explicit, graphic, and often violent. At times, he talks with a church group. Dr. Willoughby is a social scientist at Brigham Young University, focusing on the pornography behaviors of teenagers and how this affects their relationships. When he enters the community to describe life in the modern world, he communicates clearly. “I always make sure to clarify by saying, ‘I’m not claiming that porn is positive — but it is a reality,'” he stated. “You can ignore the issue and act like it isn’t real, claim that it’s bad and hope for change, or use terms related to addiction, but you need to have an accurate grasp of the situation.” In the past, many parents have attempted to overlook their children’s viewing of pornography, prohibit its use, or hope it would disappear.
