There is a concerning rise in the number of children encountering pornography online, primarily due to dangerous algorithms that present harmful content. Research by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza indicates that more than half of surveyed youths reported exposure to violent or degrading material, with many viewing such content at a young age. On average, children first see pornography at 13, but a significant number report first encountering it much earlier. The findings highlight a serious need for intervention and discussion regarding online safety for children.
The proportion of children saying they have seen pornography online has risen in the past two years, with most likely stumbling upon it accidentally.
Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza reported that harmful content is being presented to children through dangerous algorithms, rather than them actively seeking it out.
The findings show that 58% of respondents had seen pornographic content involving strangulation, and 44% had seen depictions of rape while someone was asleep.
On average, children are first exposed to pornography at age 13, with over a quarter reporting exposure at age 11 or younger, some even at six.
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