2. Sexting is sending sexually
explicit messages, photos, or
video via cell phone,
computer, or any digital
device. Sexting includes
photos and videos containing
nudity or show or simulated
sex acts
WHAT IS SEXTING?
3. Why is sexting a problem?
A photo shared between two people
can quickly become a viral
phenomenon. Teens may believe it will
be kept private and then discover it
has been shared widely with their
peers, sometimes with grave
consequences. These include arrests
of teens who shared photos of
themselves or other underage teens,
While some states have laws that
differentiate sexting from child
pornography, others do not. Sexting
could result in charges of distributing
or possessing child pornography.
4. Consequences of sexting
Bullying, harassment, and humiliation
are common problems when the photos
and messages get shared beyond the
intended recipient. There can be severe
emotional and social consequences,
including suicides of teens who had their
photos shared.
5. Reasons for sexting
A nude photo of another teen is
a trophy that a teen can use to
brag to peers about the
relationship.
Teens might send a photo of
themselves as a way of flirting
with a potential partner or to get
compliments from peers. Some
may also send a photo as a joke
or on a dare.
6. The dangers of sex are clear: photos, videos and
private messages can stop being at any time.
Communication channels become what we share
from the moment we do it. Private content can be
made public in many situations like these:
How bad can it be?
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8. TIPS
Keep private your social network
Dont upload personal picture
Dont talk with unknow
Be careful with your personal information
Be confedent with your parents to talk what happens