I recently spoke with Christian counselor Brad Hambrick about what a parent should do when they find out their child or teen is addicted to porn.
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Teens addicted to porn: What can parents say?
Last Updated: May 31, 2024
Luke Gilkerson has a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies and an MA in Religion. He is the author of Your Brain on Porn and The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality. Luke and his wife Trisha blog at IntoxicatedOnLife.com
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