Visit us at http://netsanity.net/the-sexting-talk/ Netsanity provides relevant information to parents around the world on different issues that affect our kids and teens as they grow up in this new "digital world." With the onslaught of new messaging apps and services, our kids are resorting to "sexting" more and more. While "sexting" may be a healthy activity between consenting adults in a relationship, too often than not sexting between teens can lead to dangerous or unwanted outcomes.

1. http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/2011-sexting.html#
http://ikeepsafe.org/be-a-pro/relationships/whats-wrong-with-sexting/
WHAT IS
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IMPACTS OF SEXTING ON TEENS
Studies have shown that attention and peer
pressure are lead motivators. When pressured,
many teen girls say that they do it in fear of
losing the relationship if they refuse to sext.
Other times teens think it makes them look
cool to have a nude picture of their
girlfriend/boyfriend.
Peer pressure
To gain attention
To spark a relationship
Popularity
Flirting
Joking
To prove commitment
To embarrass someone
Sexting (sex texting)
is the act of sending or
receiving sexually
explicit photos,
messages, voicemails,
instant messages,
videos, snaps, etc., either via
phone, computer, webcam or
other device.
Studies have found that about 1out of
every 5teens have sent sexually
suggestive pictures. 51% of those who've
sent a sext are teen girls who felt pressure
from a guy compared to the 18% of teen
boys who felt pressure from a girl.
Social consequences
such as humiliation or
cyberbullying can
damage a teen's self-
image and could possibly
lead to depression, self-
harm, and other mental
health issues.
WHY PEOPLE SEXT
Sexually explicit photos or
texts can be classified as
child pornography. In some
states, a teen could face
felony charges for texting
explicit photos or even
have to register as a sex
offender.
Photos and posts can
continue to haunt someone
for years to come. More than
ever colleges and employers
check online profiles looking
for indications of a
candidate's suitability or
giant red flags about bad
judgment and immaturity.
http://ikeepsafe.org/be­a­pro/relationships/whats­wrong­with­sexting/
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/2011­sexting.html#
https://www.verywell.com/what­are­the­consequences­of­sexting­460557
https://netsanity.net/the­sexting­talk/
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO
Talk to your kids about sexting by taking an informative and non-
judgemental approach. Sexual peer pressure can be embarrassing
and confusing. The more open they can be with you, the safer and
healthier they'll be. Warn them of the dangers and impacts of sexting.
Explain that once an image or text is sent, it's out there for-ev-er and will
spread beyond the person who was meant to see it. Follow up this talk
with action, like using parental controls such as Netsanity to put
boundaries in place.