Is your Teen Sexting?!

Facebook, MySpace,IM, Texting, Chat Rooms, You Tube, Google, I certainly did not have any of these outlets of communication when I was growing up. I am sure there are parents out there that are just as overwhelmed by the search engines, Internet sites, and cell phone technology that consume our children.
Well, parents now we have a new problem and its called"Sexting." Sexting, in case you haven't heard, is sending naked or partially naked pictures by cell phone. 20% of teens have admitted to sexting, and there are harsh consequences.
Two thirteen, yes thirteen year old boys are facing some serious consequences for sexting pictures while in the classroom. When teachers witness this behavior they are required to call the police. Your teen could face child pornography charges, and may be forced to register as a sex offender. These laws may seem extreme, but these are the laws.
Use the news and the headlines to have an important conversation with your teens about sexting. Let them know that the consequences are harsh and can change your child's lives forever. The authorities are taking these cases very seriously and in my opinion they are looking to make some examples out the teens participating in texting naked pictures. Don't let your teen be the "example" Talk about it *now*

Here are some sites that help parents have conversations with your teens about Internet and cell phone safety~ http://bnetsavvy.org/wp/ & http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx

Bon Chance!