Dandelions. Clover. Weeds! Most agree that these invaders are to be eradicated from our lawns and gardens ASAP. If not they will spread and take over. Similarly, we want to root out pornography before it takes hold.
Today, Lisa Whitsitt and I are having a conversation about weeds and pornography. Lisa is our Director of Educational Outreach and is very involved in developing community connections for Parents Aware. She is also proactive in reaching out to government leaders to advocate for legislative change to protect children from online harms.
Root out pornography
As a concerned grandparent (11 times over), Lisa says she has become more aware of the challenges children and teens face growing up in today’s sexualized and media-saturated world. She says that when her own kids were young it felt awkward talking to them about intimacy or pornography. She now advocates for open conversation and is pleased to assist in sharing information and resources that help parents more comfortably navigate these important topics.
In this episode:
- Intervene early and often. Parents Aware offers tools and strategies on how to root out pornography before it infiltrates your child’s life.
- Learn all you can about tech. Not feeling terribly tech-savvy? Ask your kids (or grandkids!) for tech help. Get them to update you on their favorite apps and games.
- Share information with kids. Find creative ways to have regular conversations about body safety, relationships, intimacy, and pornography.
- Advocate for change. Call or send an email to your elected officials. Share your views, request changes to laws, or recommend new legislation.
Episode challenge
Listen to at least two different episodes of the Media Savvy Mom’s podcast this week. Put them on while out for a walk or doing routine chores (like pulling weeds from your lawn!). Choose at least one episode to share with a friend or other family member. Remember, the more we build community awareness, the more confidence we will all have to safely navigate this media-saturated world—and root out pornography!
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More about today’s guest
Lisa Whitsitt is the Director of Educational Outreach for Parents Aware. She is the mother of 6 children and grandmother of 11. As a concerned grandparent, she has become aware of the challenges children and teens face today growing up in a sexualized and media-saturated world. Expert in organizing group events and networking she is pleased to add her voice to protect children. Lisa holds a BA from Brigham Young University. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, exploring the outdoors, exercising, and expressing her creativity through sewing, scrapbooking, and refinishing furniture.
Links/Resources
FORTIFY – Is your teen struggling with pornography? Click here to check out Fortify – FREE for youth!
BARK – Want help monitoring your kids’ apps and social media? Click here for a FREE 30-day trial of the Bark App or download it at the app store and use our promo code: MEDIASAVVY
COVENANT EYES – Need great filtering software for your internet and devices? Click here to check out Covenant Eyes.
*Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means, at no additional cost to you, Parents Aware/Media Savvy Moms receives a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thanks for helping to support us in our mission to protect families from the harms of pornography.
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