Put a Lid on It: Exposing the Porn Trap by Emily Olivia

Short Summary

Put a Lid on It: Exposing the Porn Trap by Emily Olivia, illustrated by James Hart, is a faith-based Australian book designed to help Christian families talk to their kids about pornography. With a strong biblical focus, this book combines scripture, science, and simple language to open up important conversations about porn, respect, addiction, and values. It’s a popular choice for parents wanting to guide their children through this tricky topic in a way that aligns with their faith.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 6 to 11 years.

Topics Discussed

Christian | Porn

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What this book is about

  • This Australian book tackles the topic of pornography from a Christian perspective, incorporating Bible verses and messages about God’s design for our bodies and choices.
  • It’s structured to be read in chapters, making it easier to have multiple conversations rather than one big talk.
  • The book opens with a message to parents – acknowledging that kids are likely to see porn and encouraging early, values-based conversations.
  • It discusses how porn can affect the brain (using analogies like trees and pathways), how addiction works, and why it can feel difficult to stop watching.
  • Topics include body image, nakedness, temptation, sin, respect, and the importance of treating people as whole humans – not objects.
  • Each chapter includes discussion points and facts to guide parents through age-appropriate conversations.
  • There’s guidance on what to do if your child has already seen porn, and how to help them respond in a way that’s safe and shame-free.
  • It references God, Satan, and scripture throughout – making it a good fit for families who want to align sex ed with their Christian beliefs.
  • While it may not suit all families, it’s a strong resource for faith-based homes looking for a biblically grounded way to approach the porn conversation.
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I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath

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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.