Sexting
By Shataya King
"Sexting" laws
Why should we say no to "Sexting"?
Perhaps the most important reason to stop this behavior is because it is considered illegal for many reasons. The primary reason is it is considered child pornography and possession of this material has been illegal for many years. Even though most of the people who send and receive these messages are children themselves, it is still against the law to send and distribute these images, causing legal ramifications for anyone who has these pictures in their possession or can be proven to have sent them on to others. This means the last person to receive them is just as guilty as the sender and the original recipient.
Statistics of Sexting
The percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or video of themselves:
- 20% of teenagers overall
- 22% of teen girls
- 18% of teen boys
- 11% of young teen girls ages 13-16
The percent of teenagers sending or posting sexually suggestive messages:
- 39% of all teenagers
- 37% of teen girls
- 40% of teen boys
Legal and Emotional consequences.
Risk having to register as a sex offender.
Risk exposing parents to legal consequences.
Risk having to enter foster care or being removed from the home.
Experience embarrassment and humiliation, bullying, end of friendships, guilt and shame, objectification and feelings of hopelessness.
Kids helpline.
Email: admin@boystown.com.au
Website: http://www.kidshelp.com.au/grownups/contact-us.php
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Phone: 1800 55 1800