Sexting

What is Sexting?

Sexting is sending, receiving, or forwarding sexually explicit messages, photographs or images, primarily between mobile phones. It may also include the use of a computer or any digital device.  According to an April 2016 study by Statistic Brain 20% of teens ages 13-19 have posted nude or semi-nude photos online.  Teen girls send these pictures as a joke, to feel sexy, or because they feel pressured.  

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Talking About Sexting with Your Child

Common Sense Media:  Talking About "Sexting"
2/5/2016 Article by Caroline Knorr.  This link also includes a video entitled, "Here are 8 Things You and Your Teen Need to Know About Sexting."

50 Texting Terms Your Kids Don't Want You to Know

This site talks about some sexting scandals in the United States and provides a list of commonly used texting terms dealing with inappropriate behaviors.

Caught Your Kid Sexting, Now What?

This Huffington Post article by Rachel Busman, PsyD, from 2014 provides advice on talking to your child if you notice some unusual online behavior.  

Tips for Parents to Address Teen Sexting

This U.S. News and World Report article provides tips to parents to address teen sexting.  According to the article, nearly 30 percent of teens say they've sent nude photos of themselves via text or E-mail, according to a study published earlier this month in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

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