Indian kids are seeing porn as early as 13 years of age, experts warn severe consequences
pornography at a young age, with the average age of first exposure being as early as 13 years. As per a TOI report, despite efforts to block porn sites, consumption continues to rise, and the ban has inadvertently piqued curiosity.Impact on Children's Attachment and Family LifeChildren who exhibit insecure, resistant, or avoidant attachment styles with their parents are at a higher risk of developing addiction to pornography.
Additionally, poor quality family environments play a significant role in driving children towards porn addiction. A poignant example was shared of a seven-year-old boy from Bengaluru who turned to adult content as a way to cope with the trauma of a broken home.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, a clinical psychology professor and coordinator of the SHUT (Service for Healthy Use of Technology) clinic at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) told ToI how young boy sought solace through explicit material, attempting to fulfill his unmet emotional needs.Effect on Brain and Pleasure-seeking Behavior: Experts discussed the adverse effects of pornography on the brain during a panel discussion at a national conference on clinical psychology.
Dr. Nitin Anand, an additional professor of clinical psychology and consultant at the SHUT clinic, delved into the impact on the brain's dopamine reward system.
He explained how excessive consumption of pornography by adolescents can disrupt the brain's pleasure center, leading to dysfunction. Elevated dopamine production can cause the center to derive pleasure only from high-arousal experiences, pushing individuals to seek novelty due to saturation from similar stimuli.Contributing Factors and Recommendations: The pervasive issue of pornography
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