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I caught my son looking at porn sites
I caught my 13-year-old son looking at porn sites on the Internet. He completely denied it. We do not have access to the Net in our home. At the time we were visiting his future stepfather. Although I am aware that my son's behaviour is probably normal and it is most likely not the first time, how should I handle this?
This is not an issue of what is 'normal' but one of guidance. A focus on his behaviour as normal may lead you to ignore, rather than influence, your son's development at this critical juncture.
Your son depends on you to care about him and to act in his best interests. Acknowledge his ability to act independently and secretly, but tell him you do not want him to engage in viewing pornography. Be willing to take action to help prevent illegal and inappropriate viewing. Talk to your son's future stepfather to block these sites from use by children and consider talking to the parents of your son's friends who have Internet access. Discuss whether these sites should be blocked and let your son know why you are doing so. But do not stop there:
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