by the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families

About the author: The National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in 1983 to eliminate obscenity, child pornography, and other material deemed harmful to minors.

The problem of pornography in cyberspace is in the national spotlight. Of most concern to parents, educators, professionals and concerned organizations is the availability and impact of computer pornography on children. Following are some frank questions and answers intended to highlight the issues being debated and their potential impact on children.

Porn on the Internet

What types of pornography are freely available to any child on the Internet?

Everything explicit that can be imagined and many other types of material that are beyond the comprehension of most Americans. Types of pictorial/image pornography available on the...