How Do You Talk To Teens About Sexting And Create Roadblocks To Stop Potentially Dangerous Cell Phone Use?
Cellphones are widely in use by millions of persons worldwide. Cell phone use includes texting, surfing the web, sending and recieving emails, and the forwarding of cellphone camera pictures. Unfortunately, cell phone communication is being abused and misused, especially by children twelve to twenty. Behaviors have developed that involve cell phone cameras and internet services. Teen relationships often entail providing attractive and provocative pictures to boy friends and girl freinds and is called sexting. Teens sending nude or revealing poses of a sexual nature using a cell camera has created a challenge for parents, communities, and law enforcement. While most teens see sexting as a harmless act, they often are unaware of serious legal and personal repercussions. There are steps adults can take to inform teens of the dangers of sexting and road blocks that can be put into place to minimize negative usage of cell phones by children and teens. Set expectations and rules for cell pho
