Teen Sexting
“Sexting” is the sharing of nude photos via cellphones or other media sharing technologies, such as email and the Internet. Sexting has become very prevalent among teens, despite its many bad, unintended consequences.
Sexting is Illegal: Sexting may seem like harmless fun, but, even if it’s you, if the person in the photograph is a minor, it’s illegal. Don’t take or send nude or sexually suggestive photos of yourself or anyone else. If you do, you could be charged with producing and/or distributing child pornography. Even if you only receive sexting photos, teens who keep nude pictures on their phone or computer can be charged with possession of child pornography.
Sexting can hurt: Relationships are not as permanent as your photographs, and what you think is a private photo may be shared with the world if a relationship ends badly. Even if it slips out as an accident, you can be teased, humiliated and harrassed if your private photos are forwarded around your school or community. Remember: photos that make their way to the internet are there for people to see – forever.
