Porn, Phones & Protecting Kids: Dame Rachel de Souza (Children's Commissioner for England)
In this powerful and urgent conversation, Ian Henderson (CEO of Naked Truth) sits down with Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, to unpack the crisis facing today’s children. From the mental health impacts of pornography and social media exposure to the failures of tech companies and the role of schools and parents, this eye-opening discussion calls for real change in how we protect children in the digital age.Topics include:The shocking average age children are first exposed to pornHow online content is shaping teenage relationships and consentAI-generated nude images and deepfake dangersThe failure of tech companies and the urgency of the Online Safety BillWhy sex education needs to radically changeWhat parents and schools must do right now📌 Watch, share, and be part of the solution. Every parent, teacher, policymaker and activist needs to hear this.🔗 Access all reports, stats, and parental guidance via the Children’s Commissioner Website 👉 For resources on porn recovery, healthy sexuality, and school workshops, visit Naked Truth ProjectThe P Word Talks is a bold podcast series from Naked Truth Project, exploring the real impact of pornography through expert conversations. Hosted by Ian Henderson, the series features leading voices including Dr. Paula Hall, Helen Taylor, Dr. Alex Bailey, Dr. Elly Hanson, Lord Bethell, and Dame Rachel de Souza. Covering topics like porn addiction, mental health, safeguarding, online safety, and sexual exploitation, each episode brings honest dialogue and fresh insight. Produced in partnership with Light & Star Media, this is the urgent conversation we all need to have.Key moments in the interview:00:00 – Intro: Who is the Children’s Commissioner?01:30 – Why Rachel applied for the role after lockdown02:30 – How childhood is changing in the digital age03:30 – Mental health crisis and the impact of online life05:00 – The average age children first see porn06:15 – How children find explicit content on social media07:45 – Girls, body image, and the emotional fallout10:30 – Real-life consequences: bullying, shame, and suicide12:30 – Porn's influence on first kisses and consent14:00 – Porn addiction and emotional development in boys15:30 – What young people really want from sex education17:30 – The failure of current RSE in schools19:00 – STIs, dehumanization, and the wider social impact21:00 – Should phones be banned in schools?23:00 – Tech companies: failure to protect kids25:30 – Social media’s 24/7 effect beyond school walls26:30 – Are parents unaware of how tech is being misused?28:00 – What tech companies should be doing better29:00 – What parents need to know—and do—now31:00 – The rise of deepfake nudes and nudifying apps33:30 – Why AI abuse needs urgent legal response35:00 – What change could look like in 20 years37:00 – A call to action: protect children before it’s too late39:00 – Where to find Rachel’s reports and resources40:00 – Final thanks and how to stay informed#OnlineSafety #ProtectChildren #DigitalParenting #PornHarms #RachelDeSouza #NakedTruth #ChildrensCommissioner #YouthMentalHealth #SexEducation #TechResponsibility
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