Is My Teen Watching Porn Actually A Big Deal?

The average teenage boy sees porn for the first time at age 11. So if you find out your teen son is looking at graphic images, do you need to freak out? Ginni and Jo have some sage advice for worried parents.

Plus, we hear from a listener who is in a happy blended family, but often doesn't agree with how her partner parents his kids. So how does she navigate this tricky situation?

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Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

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