Top 5 Signs Your Child is Looking at Pornography Online

By Michelle WithaM, published Nov 26, 2007
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Children usually try to hide pornography. They don't want to get into trouble. They know that it is wrong to look at pornography. Here are the top five signs that your child is looking at pornography online.

The screen is frequently turned off

Some children will turn off the computer screen whenever you enter into the room. This is the top number one sign that he or she is trying to hide something. They don't want to get into trouble. You need to be concerned that something is going on. They may even keep the computer screen turned off between breaks from the computer. It means most likely that your child is looking at pornography online.

The pages are frequently switched to a new page immediately.

They will often change the page to something else whenever they see you. If she or he can hear your footsteps before you walk into the room then you might not notice the page change quickly. It only takes a few seconds for he or she to switch the page. They might even get a little more sneaky and already keep up a new page just in case you happen to walk in suddenly.

They don't want anyone else to use the computer.

They are worried that you might find what they have been looking at on the computer. They might even act a little nervous. If your child is acting different regarding the computer then please be concerned. You can view the history on the computer in Internet Explorer. The history in Internet Explorer will show you what websites that your child has been visiting. You will also be able to find out how frequently he or she has been visiting each website.

Pornography ads often pop up on your computer.

This is a sign that someone is frequently going to porn websites on your computer. Spyware is usually placed on your computer depending upon which websites that you visit. It will often show you ads related to the most of the websites that an individual frequently visits on the Internet. You need to be concerned about pop ups.

Your child often tells you that it was an accident that he or she visited a pornography website.

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I'm going to have to agree with what other's have already stated. I too changed web pages when my dad walked through, because he didn't like me using Myspace to communicate with my friends. He also would try to read my private AIM conversations with friends if I had them up. Just because your child doesn't want you to see something, doesn't automatically mean they are looking at porn, it probably means they just want some privacy, and you should respect that. Also, like others have said, there's really nothing wrong with pornography if you view it in a correct manner. Make sure your son/daughter knows how people should be treated in real life, and that porn is not a direct representation of how a sexual relationship will be. Teach them about sex and how to be safe. Most of all treat them with respect and love, and they will usually appreciate you more for it.

Posted on 04/07/2008 at 11:04:45 PM

 
Whats wrong with porn? natural desire must be quenched in someway. "Please be concerned". What is that supposed to mean? PIA is totally right. Just keep it healthy in their view.

Posted on 03/20/2008 at 3:03:57 PM

 
Woah, whats wrong with looking at porn? Porn is awesome. You just need to teach your kids that its fantasy, and that sex is about mutual gratification. There is no reason to hide such a natural thing from curious eyes, you just have to make sure they keep a healthy outlook.

Posted on 02/01/2008 at 1:02:14 AM

 
Wow. Talk about extreme paranoia. I used to flip off the screen when my mom came in because whatever I was looking at (innocent as it was) she would start looking at and asking a flurry of questions about. The thing about my mom is that no matter how simply I answered the questions she wouldn't understand, and then get angry about lack of understanding. Some of these are too general and broad to only relate to porn. And frankly if you have to resort to things like NetNanny then the relationship between you and your child is not a very good one, huh?

Posted on 01/28/2008 at 2:01:24 PM

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