Sexting refers to the exchange of sexually explicit messages or images between minors. The document outlines potential emotional, psychological, criminal, and school-related consequences of sexting, including being charged with child pornography, required to register as a sex offender, bullied by peers, suspended from school or removed from activities. It advises parents to educate children on the consequences of sexting before providing them a cell phone.

1. By Trevor Moore

2. What is Sexting?
 Sexting is when sexually explicit messages or images
are exchanged between minors.

3. Possible Consequences of Sexting
 There are several types of consequences that go along
with sexting:
 Emotional & Psychological Consequences
 Criminal Consequences
 Consequences at School

4. Consequences
 Emotional/Psychological Consequences
 The sender’s pictures could be passed around
 The sender could be:
 Bullied by peers
 Harassed by peers
 Judged by family and friends
 Declined admission into college
 Declined job offers

5. Consequences
 Criminal Consequences
 The sender could be:
 Charged with distribution of child pornography (if under the
age of 18)
 Forced to register as a sex offender
 The receiver could be
 Charged with possession of child pornography
 Charged with distribution of child pornography if they send it
to other people.
 Forced to register as a sex offender

6. Consequences
 Consequences at School
 The sender and receivers could:
 Be suspended from school
 Be removed from athletic teams
 Be removed from student groups
 Be ordered to attend educational programs
 Be ordered to complete community service

7. Parents
 Before you give your child a cell phone, make sure they
understand the consequences of sexting.
 Make sure your child knows what they need to do if
they are sent a nude picture or a sexually explicit
message.