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enough to be interested in the opposite sex sexually, they're going to react negatively to porn, though they might pause a moment in morbid curiosity before clicking away.

If they're old enough to be sexually interested in the opposite (or sometimes same) sex, it's very likely that they're already creating their own sexual fantasies which pornography would merely sharpen, rather than inspire. Either way, porn can not be shown to do damage to a child's psyche. Rather, it's upbringing and personal experience which determines the healthiness of one's attitude toward sex.

Human are naturally sexual creatures. It's one of the strongest drives in nature, not just for humans, but for all sexually-reproducing creatures, and should be treated as a powerful but manageable friend. There is nothing to be afraid of in sex, since fearing it is like fearing a pet. If you call it names, neglect it, or beat it down, it will roar up and take control and might even do violent damage; but if you "pet" it once in a while - wink, wink - give it treats, play with it, and treat it with respect, you and your sex drive can be great friends. And then, you'll feel no need to "rid" the Internet of pornography.

Not only is it impossible to rid the internet of pornography, it would be wrong to do so. What we need to rid ourselves of is the terror we feel when confronted with pornography, and when confronted with the prospect of our children encountering it.

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