“Teen brains are tasked with neuronal wiring so they can reproduce in the future. “Teenager brains are different than adults and are still forming,” added counselor Nicole McGuffin. When asked by a woman at the talk, “What defines porn,” Andrews responded, “I would be willing to say if you are offended by it, it is probably under the umbrella of porn.” The desire can eventually lead to a need. They can create a ritual or routine around using it and ignore consequences or negative impacts on viewing porn. They think about how and when they are going to get it (access to porn) throughout the day. com when looking at government organizations,” she said, laughing.Īndrews added the behavior path of addiction can begin with a child or teen accidentally finding porn and then seeking it on purpose.
“A child can easily be working on a school history project and go to. She then said what many parents already know: that children can stumble onto porn sites without ever having that intention. It is constantly changing right now and it gives teens permissions to be teens,” Galvan added.Īndrews stopped the tape and told attendees that any time humor can be used to address a situation it can help diffuse tension and blame. “The teen brain gets really excited about rewards, emotions and new experiences.
