fightthenewdrug.org
2025-10-21
While strides have been made to protect kids online, pornography continues to be part of childhood. It creeps into bedrooms, phones, and social media feeds. A recent survey from the Children's Commissioner for England reveals an alarming reality--children's exposure to porn is rising, not falling.
According to the report, 70% of young people aged 16-21 have seen pornography before the age of 18, up from 64% in 2023.
More than a quarter said they first encountered it by age 11, and some children reported seeing porn as young as six years old.
This isn't about teens making a "choice" to explore sexuality. For many, exposure is accidental.
The survey found that 59% of children stumbled upon porn without intending to. Social media platforms now surpass dedicated adult sites as the main source of exposure.