Book Review
A short overview of this book
Staying Safe Online by Louie Stowell is a cybersafety book for tweens that also talks about pornography and sexting.
This book is very different from the usual internet safety books, in that it doesn’t ignore or ‘gloss over’ anything to do with sex.
It provides some very frank (even funny) information that is age-appropriate and educational. Information that will help your child to make smart decisions about whether they will send nude pictures (or not) and whether they will choose to watch porn (or not).
I really like this book, and would happily throw away all my other cybersafety books in favour of this one.
So do yourself a favour and get a copy for your family. I can guarantee that it will start some very interesting dinnertime conversations!
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 8 to 13 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Staying Safe Online by Louie Stowell from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, your friendly Sex Ed Rescue expert. Today, I want to talk about a really cool book that I came across. It’s all about online safety, but get this—it actually talks about sexting and porn! Shocking, right?
So, this book is from Usborne, a company that I really like. They cover a wide range of topics, including puberty. But what surprised me is that they tackled the subject of online safety in a different and interesting way. The book is pretty thick, but don’t worry, it’s not too babyish for tweens and teens. It’s designed with lots of pictures and big words, making it easy to read and understand.
Now, I’m not sure about the exact publication date, but it’s relatively new, probably around 2016. That means it’s up-to-date with the issues that tweens and teens face today, like sexting and porn. Unlike older books, this one doesn’t shy away from these topics. It starts off by talking about the good and bad sides of the internet, covering everything from friendships and social media to online manners and cyberbullying.
But here’s the exciting part—it also delves into sexting, porn, and even adults who groom or exploit others online. The book doesn’t judge or condemn pornography, but rather explains why it exists and how it can affect people. It even touches on the fact that porn is all about performance, with a bit of humor thrown in. It emphasizes that everyone is different and that porn doesn’t represent real life.
When it comes to sexting, the book explains what it is and discusses important questions to consider before sending explicit messages or images. It encourages tweens and teens to think about the potential consequences and make informed decisions for themselves. It’s all about empowering them to choose what feels right for them, rather than just telling them what to do.
The book also covers topics like self-esteem, grooming, and harmful adults. It’s a fun and easy read, kind of like those American Girl books. I even threw it at my 13-year-old daughter to read, and although she rolled her eyes, I’m curious to hear her thoughts on it.
Overall, I really like this book. It’s the only one I know of that tackles the subject of porn in a proper and non-judgmental way for tweens and teens. I highly recommend it! And guess what? You might even find it at your local library. I requested it and was pleasantly surprised when they actually had it. Usborne books are pretty mainstream, so they tend to stock them.
So, go ahead and check out this book. It’s a great resource for helping tweens and teens navigate the online world safely. I hope this review helps you out. Cheers!
