Boys and girls are encountering sexual content earlier than ever, through media, sexting, and social media. This article explains how pornography affects the developing teen brain: the dopamine-driven craving for more, the shift toward a “consumer” view of others, and the toll on empathy, attachment, and mood. Drawing on counseling experience, it also offers parents a clear reason to start the conversation, so kids understand why porn is dangerous rather than simply being told no.