in order for child porn to be made a child has to actually be hurt

First of all, I already said that the filming/partaking in child pornography, where the actual harm takes place, should be illegal. I am talking about distribution only, and even then, I do not think it should be legal to pay money for footage of abuse, as that incentivises it.

Secondly, in some cases child pornography can be made where no child is hurt, where it is drawn or animated. Although my opinion on live action is shaky, I firmly believe that one should be allowed to draw any image one wants, provided that it is fictional.