The Problem With Sexting

Sexting is a huge misconception I society especially with kids my age and younger (anyone under 18 that's a teen). I remember when I first heard about sexting, it was in fifth grade and we were being warned by our health teacher to not ever do it. then sixth and seventh grade came and nothing was to come no one ever talked about it. Once eighth grade hit every boy in the middle school was sending and receiving pictures. Everyone thought it was a great idea!!  no one was getting in trouble because they thought you couldn't , but I remember people saying kid can get in a LOT of trouble for doing it, but everyone kept doing it because it was "cool". I found lots of insane facts about sexting and the consequences of it online just by visiting a few sights. Sexting is an issue especially with young people doing it under 18, because whoever ends up receiving the picture(s) is now in possession of Child pornography, Possession of Child Porn – at most 5 years in prison and a fine of not more than $5,000 for the first offense or 10 years and a $10,000 fine for the second or subsequent offenses or while a registered sex offender; offenders are also subject to 5 or 10 years of conditional release after serving their prison sentences Possession of Child Porn – at most 5 years in prison and a fine of not more than $5,000 for the first offense or 10 years and a $10,000 fine for the second or subsequent offenses or while a registered sex offender; offenders are also subject to 5 or 10 years of conditional release after serving their prison sentences. which seems to me that it is definitely not worth it. at all. For some people sexting is an addiction, and they cant help but to ask or try for it. there are different types of therapy and counseling people can go to-to help themselves not do it anymore. Working out in your free time, seeing someone to talk with about your problems and limiting cellphone use at night are just some of the any ways you can prevent the sexting wave. Don't sext kids!!!




References: http://resources.uknowkids.com/blog/sexting-facts-and-statistics-why-parents-should-be-concerned
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-sexting
https://www.digitalmomblog.com/teen-sexting-facts/