Sue Scheff: SEXTING - Are You Aware of the Consequences?
Sexting is a word that years ago we would have not heard about. Today teens and tweens are not only familiar with this word, many have suffered the consequences from it. A Thin Line debuted on MTV this month that educates and informs parents, teachers, kids and everyone about the dangers of the digital world. What is Sexting? Sending or forwarding nude, sexually suggestive, or explicit pics on your cell or online. For some people, it's no big deal. But real problems can emerge when the parties involved are under 18, when people get pressured into sexting, and when sexts go viral. - A Thin Line What are the consequences of sending or receiving one? There are many, however the most common are the feelings of humiliation, embarrassment and much worse. The person that is in the photo can potentially suffer from extreme depression and even feelings of suicide. For the person sending them to go viral, there could be potential criminal charges. You could get arrested. Taking, ...