I am posting the link to Clay Crosse's story again because I will reference it in this post - Click here
Clay had difficulty with pornography because he was exposed to it in the fourth grade. Although it may be shocking to some, I do not believe this is uncommon in today's culture. Perhaps children even younger than this are being exposed regularly.
Cable television and the Internet are ways in which children can easily access porn these days.
I believe that many men who have difficulties with porn are exposed to it as grade-schoolers or during their early teens.
One of the reasons I believe pornography is rampant today is that emerging teens are not prepared for what is going to happen in their bodies and minds as they begin to enter adulthood. They are not taught what will happen when their testosterone levels begin to increase rapidly and how to deal with it.
Here is link that encapsulates what happens when a boy begins to enter puberty - Click here
This is a difficult time in a child's life. And research seems to be telling us that boys and girls are beginning to enter puberty at younger ages.
Some churches and youth groups are beginning to take on the task of helping pre-teens deal with puberty, and are doing a great service to their youth. But parents need to be the most active in helping their children deal with the temptations they will face as they develop.
One thing is certain... if an individual doesn't understand the enemy they are facing... they will never win the battle.
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