Sexting
Sexting is statistically always a more prevalent issue with tween and teen girls sending nude pictures than it is for tween and teen boys. Stats vary by source but it's roughly a 4-10% difference
Sexting is statistically always a more prevalent issue with tween and teen girls sending nude pictures than it is for tween and teen boys. Stats vary by source but it's roughly a 4-10% difference
A relatively NEW term (came out around 2007) which means sending sexual text messages and/or images or video to someone. Most often, they are sent to a significant other/ partner and sometimes, to people you are "talking" to or sort of "hooking up with". Still, sometimes they are sent to friends or acquaintances
A relatively NEW term (came out around 2007) which means sending sexual text messages and/or images or video to someone. Most often, they are sent to a significant other/ partner and sometimes, to people you are "talking" to or sort of "hooking up with". Still, sometimes they are sent to friends or acquaintances
In the past, teen couples past notes that flirted OR talked on the phone and flirted/said sexy things. But…the notes could be torn up, thrown away, and the phone could be hung up and then, the flirts were just memories. Now, it SO EASY to type a message, take a pic or live video chat and even if you delete it after, they are permanently part of the server used to send
In the past, teen couples past notes that flirted OR talked on the phone and flirted/said sexy things. But…the notes could be torn up, thrown away, and the phone could be hung up and then, the flirts were just memories. Now, it SO EASY to type a message, take a pic or live video chat and even if you delete it after, they are permanently part of the server used to send
Sexting Articles
Sexting Articles
Things To consider before you "Sext":
Things To consider before you "Sext":
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1) NUDE pictures of people under the age of 18 are ILLEGAL unless taken for medical purposes.
1) NUDE pictures of people under the age of 18 are ILLEGAL unless taken for medical purposes.
2) For more details , see the "law" section of this page
2) For more details , see the "law" section of this page
3) Once the pic is placed into cyberspace, it’s owned by the server and can show up in future searches or via deep investigations. This includes apps like SnapChat or if you have private settings on (even in private DM's)
3) Once the pic is placed into cyberspace, it’s owned by the server and can show up in future searches or via deep investigations. This includes apps like SnapChat or if you have private settings on (even in private DM's)
4) Is it cheating? Some say No because it's just like looking at porn (which is a whole other discussion of right or wrong). Others say it's much different when you know the person!
4) Is it cheating? Some say No because it's just like looking at porn (which is a whole other discussion of right or wrong). Others say it's much different when you know the person!
5) What happens when you break up? Will your ex or their new partner see and share them?
5) What happens when you break up? Will your ex or their new partner see and share them?
6) What if someone you "trust" all of a sudden blackmails you?
6) What if someone you "trust" all of a sudden blackmails you?
7) What if your parents see it? What if school, your work or police sees it (maybe you were reported)
7) What if your parents see it? What if school, your work or police sees it (maybe you were reported)
8) Just because it’s available, doesn’t mean you have to take part in it....be careful
8) Just because it’s available, doesn’t mean you have to take part in it....be careful
9) IF....and this is hypothetical, but IF you want to "sext" with someone, MAKE SURE TO GET CONSENT before showing them a nude or seminude pic remember the consequences though if you do. It is never legal to transmit, distribute or possess/keep a nude photo of someone under age 18.
9) IF....and this is hypothetical, but IF you want to "sext" with someone, MAKE SURE TO GET CONSENT before showing them a nude or seminude pic remember the consequences though if you do. It is never legal to transmit, distribute or possess/keep a nude photo of someone under age 18.
10) consider using an app that will enable you to recall a text you’re having second thoughts about sending. These include, “On Second Thought,” where you have up to 60 seconds to recall a text, and “TigerText” and “Strings,” which allow you to erase a message once it has gone out.
10) consider using an app that will enable you to recall a text you’re having second thoughts about sending. These include, “On Second Thought,” where you have up to 60 seconds to recall a text, and “TigerText” and “Strings,” which allow you to erase a message once it has gone out.
11) Again, IF you want to "Sext" with a partner, and I'm not condoning this but IF, you should consider "safe sexting". There is an article about this further down. 2 keys things are asking the person you send it to to delete it after they see it AND never putting your face into the photo (or other things that identify you)
11) Again, IF you want to "Sext" with a partner, and I'm not condoning this but IF, you should consider "safe sexting". There is an article about this further down. 2 keys things are asking the person you send it to to delete it after they see it AND never putting your face into the photo (or other things that identify you)
Sexting Laws
Sexting Laws
All 50 States and most U.S. Territories have laws against possessing nude pics of a child. The PA House made a revision in their laws for teens sexting. In some states, it's still a felony. If you are in possession of pics of people nude under 18, you can be arrested for possessing child porn. The PA House made a revision in their laws for teens sexting but it is still a felony if a person over 18 possesses a pic of a person under 18/
All 50 States and most U.S. Territories have laws against possessing nude pics of a child. The PA House made a revision in their laws for teens sexting. In some states, it's still a felony. If you are in possession of pics of people nude under 18, you can be arrested for possessing child porn. The PA House made a revision in their laws for teens sexting but it is still a felony if a person over 18 possesses a pic of a person under 18/
What if your employer sees it? What if a potential employer does a search and finds it? Employers from some businesses have been known to pay for extreme background checks including obscure posts long ago. The Federal Government often subpoenas Internet and Cell Phone companies for records containing past written, pic, and video posts. Many jobs judge a person by the nature of their character no matter how skilled you are at the job... others don't. Is this a risk worth it
What if your employer sees it? What if a potential employer does a search and finds it? Employers from some businesses have been known to pay for extreme background checks including obscure posts long ago. The Federal Government often subpoenas Internet and Cell Phone companies for records containing past written, pic, and video posts. Many jobs judge a person by the nature of their character no matter how skilled you are at the job... others don't. Is this a risk worth it
Hi-Lighted Animated and silly videos below from "Friendly Screens"
Hi-Lighted Animated and silly videos below from "Friendly Screens"
THIS IS A PRETTY GOOD VIDEO ABOUT Why Sexting So Common among Teens? from DTV
THIS IS A PRETTY GOOD VIDEO ABOUT Why Sexting So Common among Teens? from DTV
Don't Encourage
Don't Encourage
Don't Incite
Don't Incite
Don't Promote
Don't Promote
Sextortion
Sextortion
Black Mail
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