Summary: <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> We install security alarms in our homes. We have working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and we teach our children how to get out of the home safely. We do everything we can to protect our home from “bad guys.” Unfortunately, all these things don’t always keep them out. If they are determined, the “bad guys” will find their way in.<br> The same should be true for the media that comes into our home. We should be doing everything we can to protect our homes from pornography. Sadly, no one really thinks about this, until it’s too late. <br> Technologically Protecting Your Children From Pornography<br> Although there is no filter that is 100% guaranteed to keep the porn out, it isn’t useless to have one, or two. Having filters can be a huge measure to prevent your children from accidental exposure. Just like with a burglar alarm, a filter is one safety measure. There are additional steps we can take to prevent exposure and protect our families as much as possible. <br> Anne, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery says:<br> <br> Installing internet filters are an important step towards safety in the home, but no number of filters will stop an addict who chooses to seek it out. Filters, though a helpful tool, are not the final answer to solve this “problem."<br> <br> As a parent or spouse, you have every right to insist that your home be pornography-free. Here are some steps you can take:<br> 6 Ways To Protect Your Children From Pornography<br> <br> * Limit access by turning on <a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/510?source=gsearch&hl=en">Google Safe Search</a>.<br> * Limit access by filtering from the <a href="https://www.btr.org/what-is-clean-browsing/">router level</a>.<br> * Disable your child's ability to <a href="https://protectyoungeyes.com/3-reasons-turn-off-disable-app-store/">download new apps</a>.<br> * Watch out for <a href="https://protectyoungminds.org/2017/12/14/hidden-porn-apps-dangerous-doors/">Instagram, Snapchat and other dangerous apps</a>.<br> * Follow <a href="http://protectyoungminds.org/">Protect Young Minds</a> and <a href="http://educateempowerkids.org/">Educate and Empower Kids</a>.<br> * Set <a href="https://protectyoungminds.org/?s=how+to+set+parental+controls">parental controls</a> on TVs, gaming devices and other internet portals.<br> <br> For added measure, you can install accountability software, like <a href="https://www.btr.org/why-filtering-is-not-enough-and-accountability-is-vital-for-safety/">Covenant Eyes</a>.<br> These are just some of the things that you can do to prevent accidental exposure. However, just like with your home safety plan, there are additional steps that need to be taken.<br> <a href="https://covenanteyes.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=1313_8_1_72" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><br> Mentally Protecting Your Children From Pornography<br> In our home safety plans, we teach our children what they should do in case of a fire, burglary, or other emergency. We teach them how to dial 9-1-1. We teach them our address and phone numbers. We even make sure they know our first names, not just Mommy and Daddy.<br> We do all this to prepare them for an emergency. We should do the same thing for pornography and internet safety. Luckily, there are a few organizations that have made this easy for us.<br>
