AIFS has revealed just under half of all children aged nine to 16 have viewed pornography

A discussion paper from the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed just under half of all children aged nine to 16 have viewed pornography.

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A discussion paper from the Australian Institute of Family Studies has revealed just under half of all children aged nine to 16 have viewed pornography.

The paper says there is a growing evidence base showing that adolescents' use of pornography can negatively influence their knowledge about sex, safe sex practices,  and gender roles.

The paper also says it could lead them to have unrealistic expectations about sex,