Many people simply compare themselves to others, and that is the most unreliable way to answer the question. Søren Kierkegaard said, “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.”
The following assessment is for informational purposes and has not been validated by any clinical studies. However, it has been used with a significant number of teens. The questions found on the Teen Pornography Addiction Checkup (TPAC) can be found in other similar instruments. While this can be done by a teen for a preliminary indication, it is strongly encouraged that an evaluation be done with the guidance and support of a trained professional.
If your teen scores high on the assessment, the best next step is a full evaluation by a professional counselor.
