Mojang
This morning, my social media feed was lit up with some jaw-dropping news I initially tried to ignore. Apparently, there’s a user-created sex mod for Minecraft? At 7:30 a.m. on a Monday, while I was shoveling oatmeal into my mouth and downing coffee to combat sleep deprivation—let’s just say, that’s not the type of content I needed to consider. Not when my cranky kids were already groaning about socks.
Seriously, hasn’t 2016 thrown enough shock and awe our way? Can’t we have one thing that remains innocent and untainted?
Related: Check out our list of the most steamy online erotica we could find for a less shocking read!
After dropping the kids at school, I steeled myself and Googled “Minecraft sex mods.” And oh boy. Just wow.
A plethora of results appeared, mostly from YouTube. It turns out that in the mobile version of the game, players can install mods that allow for some, let’s say, cringe-inducing interactions between pixelated characters.
I could only stomach a few videos (OK, just one). I was utterly horrified to see a “gangsta” Minecraft character and a bikini-clad figure engaging in explicit acts in the back of a virtual whorehouse. Yep, that happened.
I’ll spare you the gory details because I’m a decent human being.
Initially, I felt relieved knowing my 9-year-old, a Minecraft enthusiast for years, doesn’t use the app version. But then it hit me—he spends countless hours watching Minecraft YouTube videos!
As I scrolled through the platform, some videos were age-restricted, while others popped up without any barriers. Just imagine how easy it would be for my son to stumble upon one of those explicit videos, clueless about what he was seeing.
I can hear the “It’s the INTERNET, what did you expect?” rebuttals now. Yes, I know there are countless individuals online who seem to disregard the safety of innocent kids playing Minecraft. Why did I ever think my precious child wouldn’t be exposed to such material?
These thoughts constantly dance through my mind. But Minecraft has always struck me as a wholesome game. My son even participates in an after-school class focused on the educational edition of the game!
Minecraft is supposed to be about creativity—building, designing, and even caring for cute virtual animals. It provided a much-needed break for parents, allowing us to feel good about our kids engaging in quality educational screen time.
And now? Apparently, they can visit a diamond-encrusted pink brothel for some lewd adventures. Great. Just what we needed. Is nothing sacred anymore? (Please don’t answer that.)
After school, I’ll likely need to have a chat with my son to see if he or his friends have stumbled upon this, um, mod. Thankfully, we’ve created an open environment regarding discussions about sex, so I hope it’ll go smoothly.
Still, I’m not entirely ready for the possibility that he has encountered such content.
This situation serves as a wake-up call for me—and probably for parents everywhere. The reality is that no matter how much you try to restrict internet access, there’s a solid chance your child will come across inappropriate material online at some point.
A study published in Pediatrics revealed that 42% of kids aged 10 to 17 have encountered porn online, and 66% of those instances were unwanted. So really, it’s not a question of if, but when.
I’m relieved to have already had “the sex talk” with my tween, but it looks like I’ll need to have the “other” sex talk soon, explaining that while sex is a normal part of adult life, there are plenty of people who irresponsibly share explicit material on the internet that children shouldn’t be exposed to.
For more insights on navigating these conversations and ensuring a safe environment, you might want to check out this excellent resource on pregnancy and home insemination.
Summary
The revelation of a sex mod for Minecraft has raised concerns for parents about the exposure of children to inappropriate content online. While Minecraft is typically viewed as a wholesome game, the existence of such mods and unrestricted access on platforms like YouTube highlight the challenges of safeguarding kids from explicit material. Parents are reminded to have open discussions with their children about sex and the realities of the internet.