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What violent porn is doing to Australia’s teens
All it takes is three clicks for a child to access porn. And it is adversely affecting young people’s behaviours.
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‘I was 13. I thought that’s what was expected of me’
Young teenagers are increasingly committing – and being subjected to – extreme sexual acts. And unfettered access to violent porn is at the heart of the problem.
- by Jordan Baker
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Anna was 10 when a boy first showed her porn on his iPad
Exposure to violent porn is adversely affecting teenagers’ sexual experiences. But how can we restrict their access to such websites?
- by Jordan Baker
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Kids find porn on Twitter more than anywhere else. Here’s how it lets them
Social media sites including Twitter and Reddit avoid much of the scrutiny of adult websites.
- by Jordan Baker
Editorial
Australia, it’s time to debate age verification for porn
The innocence of many childhoods has been prematurely ended by pornography’s pervasive online accessibility.
- The Herald's View
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/national/what-violent-porn-is-doing-to-australia-s-teens-20230515-p5d8ir.html