Negative Effects Of Pornography On Society

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Register to read the introduction… Many steps can be taken to stop this. For one, parents should teach their children about the harms of pornography. They should also evaluate the access to media (cable tv, magazines, Internet). There are also many programs available for parents to block pornography on PC s. These steps can cut back the amount of pornography. The main defenses against pornography are a close family life, a good marriage and good relations between parents and children, coupled with deliberate parental monitoring of Internet use. Traditionally, government has kept a tight lid on sexual traffic and businesses, but in matters of pornography that has decreased almost completely, except where child pornography is concerned. Given the massive, harm to an individual, their marriage, family, and social effects of pornography, it is time for citizens, communities, and government to reconsider their lazy approach. (PATRICK F. FAGAN) …show more content…
The fact is we cannot continue to ignore the statistics or the everyday evidence of how pornography in one form or another is thrown into society. Try to keep this in mind as you go about your daily lives. Don’t remain ignorant to what is in your face almost everywhere you look. Try and see both sides of this argument but keep in mind how remaining ignorant to what we are exposed to will effect us all. By not keeping an observing eye on what our children are viewing and what they are becoming accustom too we are turning our back on our responsibility not only as a parent but as a civilized

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