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Sadly, more and more women are viewing pornography, and it is equally
tragic for them. Pornography relegates men into objects much like it
relegates women into objects. It harms the view women have of men,
focusing only on carnal behavior, blinding women to the fact that good men
are so much more. Men's goodness will be seen less and less as women
view pornography more and more.
7. It diminishes connection with your children
Research shows that pornography use is linked to the "devaluation of
marriage and child rearing” and that children from homes where parents
view porn suffer "decreased parental time and attention.” How can your
thoughts and concerns be for your children when you are addicted to
pornography? When pornography consumes one's thoughts, it leaves no
room for other meaningful relationships.
8. It ruins careers and leads to job loss
When your mind is so absorbed in pornography, you lose the ability to
concentrate on your work. While most companies forbid pornography use
on the job, porn's continual use away from work will gradually take over
your mind, leaving little room for things that matter — like earning a living.
According to the Family Research Council, “when viewing pornography
becomes an addiction, 40 percent of sex addicts lose their spouses, 58
percent suffer considerable financial losses, and about a third lose their
jobs.”
9. It involves you in the crime of abusing women and children
When you view pornography, you contribute to its success and financially
pave the way for its producers to go further and further into perversions that
involve teen and child abuse. You would probably be among those who say
you would never sexually abuse a child, and yet, by viewing pornography,
you are participating in the promotion of such behavior. Mark B. Kastleman,
author of “The Drug of the New Millennium,” suggests that, like any other
drug users, porn users seek out material that is more and more extreme to
achieve their “highs.” He writes, "And when images were no longer enough,
many turned to acting out what they had seen in pornography.”
10. It sets a terrible example for children
Eventually, children find out about a parent's porn use. It may be
accidental. They may overhear a conversation or run into sites, videos or
magazines when you are not at home. They may see you viewing