by Larry Richman | Aug 10, 2016
On this site, I maintain an ongoing page that lists resources in overcoming pornography. I know that pornography is a big problem in the world today, and it is growing bigger. One of the best programs I’ve seen to help your family stay clear of pornography is...
by Larry Richman | Jun 1, 2016
At this year’s conference of the Utah Coalition Against Pornography, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said that pornography has become a public health crisis worthy of the same alarm and attention given to a medical epidemic. He said that pornography represents “the...
by Larry Richman | Mar 7, 2016
“Uniting to Overcome Pornography” is a conference to be held March 12, 2016, in Salt Lake City by the Utah Coalition Against Pornography. The conference will include sessions on recovery, teaching children and teens about the harms of pornography, and the...
by Larry Richman | Oct 13, 2015
Need ideas for discussing pornography with children? The Church has prepared a Family Home Evening lesson that parents can use titled “What Should I Do If I See Pornography?” The lesson includes a new video “What Should I Do When I See...
by Larry Richman | Oct 12, 2015
An important article by Elder Dallin H. Oaks, “Recovering from the Trap of Pornography,” appears in the October issue of the Ensign, Liahona, and New Era magazines. Elder Oaks talks about the growing problem of pornography and helps us understand how to...
by Larry Richman | Aug 19, 2015
“A disturbing number of children are being exposed to pornography without an understanding of how it can damage their young minds,” said Kristen A. Jenson and Gail A. Poyner, authors of the book Good Pictures Bad Pictures. In a presentation at the 27th Annual National...
by Larry Richman | Jun 17, 2015
KSL recently published a great article “Talking to teens about pornography,” where Kim Giles gives tips for having important conversations with teens about pornography. Suppose you discover that your teenage son is viewing pornography with his friends? How...
by Larry Richman | May 12, 2015
Adolescents who have open communication with their parents–whose parents are talking to them about the hard topics–tend to have stronger self-esteem and be higher critical thinkers and be more aware of the dangers of things like pornography. The following...
by Larry Richman | Apr 16, 2015
It’s not a matter of if kids will see pornography, but when. On the Internet, at any time in every home, any child can see explicit content in just a few clicks. Since it’s virtually impossible to “porn-proof ” your family, how can...
by Larry Richman | Mar 9, 2015
The video Pornography Addiction: Is There Hope? is the newest episode in the video series His Grace on the Mormon Channel. Elizabeth was only 11 years old when she first came across pornography. That encounter sparked a long struggle with addiction, fear, and...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2015
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography has announced the dates for its annual Conference on Protecting Children and Families from Pornography. Find insight, community, hope, and resources at these events: Salt Lake City: Saturday, April 18, 2015 (with Spanish sessions...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2015
From the article “By end of high school, nearly all kids have seen pornography, experts say:” Experts say it’s an issue that may frighten parents, but it’s not going away. Children are viewing and getting addicted to pornography on smartphones...
by Larry Richman | Feb 10, 2015
“A person doesn’t ‘quit’ porn simply by stopping it, or avoiding it. Yes, those two things seem like common-sense solutions when trying to kick the habit, but they rarely actually work.” That’s some of the advice from the article...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2015
Joseph Harrison wrote an excellent article “6 Tips to Empower Your Children Against Pornography.” It’s no secret that pornography has become a major issue in our society, especially among youth. According to one study, over 90 percent of boys and over 60...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2014
The Church has published a series of family home evening lessons to help parents discuss pornography with their children and to equip children with skills to respond appropriately to pornographic content they likely will be exposed to. The following lessons can be...
