Teens and Sexting

As texting has become a centerpiece in teen social life, parents, educators and advocates have grown increasingly concerned about the role of cell phones in the sexual lives of teens and young adults. A new survey from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project found that 4% of cell-owning teens ages 12-17 say they have sent sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images or videos of themselves to someone else via text messaging, a practice also known as “sexting”; 15% say they have received such images of someone they know via text message.http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=3955489348755908576
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'Sexting' Teens Can Go Too Far

What happened to the time when if you liked a boy at school you'd pass him a note?
These days the disturbing new trend in teenage flirting is sending nude or semi-nude photos from cell phone to cell phone: instead of "texting," they call it called "sexting."
While the X-rated offerings are usually intended just for a boyfriend or girlfriend, the photos often wind up being shared.http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/WorldNews/sexting-teens/story?id=6456834

New Jersey Senate Approves Teen Sexting Bill

New Jersey lawmakers recently approved a bill that would treat "sexting" teens as misguided rather than criminals, in an attempt to educate minors instead of punishing them.The bill, approved overwhelmingly by the State Assembly in March, is now going to the Senate for final approval. If passed, juveniles caught sending sexually explicit photographs on their phones, an activity known as "sexting," would be forced to undergo intense educational programs rather than face criminal prosecution.http://www.mobiledia.com/news/95767.htmlhttp://www.mobiledia.com/news/95767.html

Teenage Sexting Statistics

In a recent survey posted by The National Campaign, some alarming statistics about teenage sexting were uncovered. Sexting seems to be the newest craze among teenagers and it is a very dangerous craze. Sexting is when a person takes a flirtatious, nude or semi-nude picture of their self and sends it to others through their cell phone or other means of texting device.http://www.pcsndreams.com/Pages/Sexting_Statistics.htmlhttp://www.pcsndreams.com/Pages/Sexting_Statistics.html

Sexting, Cyber Bullies and Textual Harassment

National Cyber Awareness Day reminds parents, teachers, and youth mentors the importance of talking about cyber bullying, sexting, and more.
Sexting. Cyber bullying. Harassment via electronic communication. Perhaps today—National Cyber Awareness Day—is the time to talk to your children about these modern dangers.The odds are high that your child will eventually be the victim of cyber bullying. According to Safe America, 50 percent of teens admit to being bullied online or by text message. Our youth don't have to be victims of cyber bullying or crime if parents and adults teach kids how to cope.http://dallas-hiram.patch.com/articles/sexting-cyber-bullies-and-textual-harassment-2

Sexting, Cyber Bullies and Textual Harassment - Dallas-Hiram, GA Patch

Sexting, Cyber Bullies and Textual Harassment - Dallas-Hiram, GA Patch

Parents of teen who died by suicide after sexting incident and bullying sue Hillsborough School Board

TAMPA — The parents of a girl who died by suicide in 2009 have filed a federal lawsuit against the Hillsborough School Board, claiming school officials failed to take proper steps after learning their daughter showed signs of being suicidal.
Hope Witsell was 13 when she hanged herself in her bedroom on Sept. 12, 2009.mailto:http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/parents-of-teen-who-died-by-suicide-after-sexting-incident-and-bullying/1163381