*This blog was written by another youth leader that is not Christina.
Sexting, AKA sexual text messaging, is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit or implicit text messages or images electronically via wireless device. Think of it as the modern day version of ‘phone sex’ -- except, unlike phone sex, sexting leaves very little to the imagination.
Sexting, AKA sexual text messaging, is the act of sending or receiving sexually explicit or implicit text messages or images electronically via wireless device. Think of it as the modern day version of ‘phone sex’ -- except, unlike phone sex, sexting leaves very little to the imagination.
Sexting originated in the early 2000s as phones started to have cameras and has become a trend among teens curious about
sex and sexuality.
- Talk about both the small (false sense of intimacy, loss of control, possible future issues in jobs/relationships) and large consequences (jail, social isolation, depression, bullying, school suspensions, etc)
- Sexting includes more than just texts today -- Facetime, Skype, Facebook, etc are all places where "sexting" occurs
- Digital technology ensures that all images and words are available forever and are almost impossible to "delete" or destroy -- (ex. Anthony Weiner's twitter pictures of his private parts will always be available.)
- Not just an issue for teens, but it is the time when we are most curious and susceptible to other people's requests.
The lesson to be learned here is that the images you send wirelessly can be permanent. You should be very careful when sending
sexual messages and images because you never know who else will see it.
Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn't mean you should!
Be Smart and Be Safe!
Understand the consequences of your actions.
The choice is yours.
Be Smart and Be Safe!
Understand the consequences of your actions.
The choice is yours.
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