Sexting refers to sending sexually explicit photos, videos or messages via digital devices. The document outlines reasons why sexting is problematic for teens. Sexting photos intended to be private can quickly become widely shared, sometimes resulting in legal consequences. It can also enable bullying, open teens to predators, and in rare cases has led to suicide. The document provides tips for parents on discussing sexting risks and establishing trust so teens will feel comfortable coming to them with problems.

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What Is Sexting and
Why Is It a Problem?

2. Sexting
 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.

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.

4.  Sexting constitutes child pornography.
 Sexting can lead sexual bullying.
 Sexting can open the doors to sexual predators.
 Sexting might physical behaviour by your child.
 Sexting can generate suicides.

5. Reasons.
 Half of the teen girls feel pressure from the partners.
 A nude photo of another teen is a trophy that a teen
can use to brag to peers about the relationship.
 Some may also send a photo as a joke or dare.
 Teens might send a photo of themselves as a way of
flirting with a partner.

6. What Can Parents Do About Sexting?
 The parents can open a dialogue with personal
experiences or tv news.
 The parents can show trust and empathy about the
children problems so the children will feel trust with
them.
 Check the children's cell phones.
 Teach the children no receive a sexually explicit
message.

7. Tips
 Don't show the personal information in the social
media.
 Don’t talk with the persons do you not know.
 Don’t feel pressure for the some situation and talk
with your parents.
 Don’t believe the aggressive things is a joke.
 Don’t show your actual ubication.