The tendency of sexting (sending sexually explicit images and texts on cell phones) has opened a whole new debate about what the consequences should be legal for the participants. Many experts believe that child pornography laws to protect children should not be used to prosecute children and then labeled as sex offenders. Most experts stress that we must understand both the tech-savvy teenagers and recognize their credulity.

Prosecutors nationwide have been heavily cracking down on the submission process of revealing photographs of teens by Cell phones and email. The conclusion is that sexting can have very serious consequences. If the pictures are of a minor, the owners may be accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, which is a felony in most states. If found guilty, would face years of prison and must register as a sex offender.

But it is important to note that adolescents who have not yet been charged after being sexting finding unintended consequences. Although most of the intention of his images for certain beneficiaries only, often their explicit images that are have transmitted to others and even on the Web. Some kids have lost scholarships and jobs because of them naked pictures have appeared online. And it is important to emphasize your child that once an image has been published on the Internet may remain indefinitely or continue to circulate among strangers for years. A recent study among adolescents showed that forty-four percent of teens said it was common for images and explicit sexual messages to be shared beyond the recipient.

Adolescents often fail to understand that there are several ways of being accused of sexting. If you are the subject of the photo, photo or distribute the innocent receive the photo or text of any of these circumstances can be charged with one count of child pornography. Now the law does not distinguish between the intent of child pornography and sexting. Laws against child pornography exists for a reason. However there is a moral difference between a pedophile for taking a picture of an eight year old against her will and publishing on the Internet and a seventeen year old, take a picture of his body and sending it to her boyfriend. The child pornography law was intended to prevent Exploitation of children (is intended to prevent other people taking pictures of naked children for sexual or monetary benefit itself). Sexting not fall in this category.

Parents and educators must work together in a prevention effort. Parents should make their expectations clear to their children or adolescents they have a cell phone and computer access. Do not assume your child knows it would be sixth or not want him or her to participate. Explicitly outline the rules of expected behavior with respect to the use of your cell phone and attach consequences if you find that the expected behaviors were not followed. Tell your child you are paying for your cell phone that gives you the right to review cell phone records (and computer records as well). Most teens, when understanding that border, do not cross.

When teenagers are found guilty of sexting parents expect and schools adopt appropriate sanctions. But instead of prosecuting these children as sexual predators, why not have them work on behavior change? Attend classes taught about respect and sexual harassment could be beneficial. Make them work off community service hours could go a long way to discourage this type of behavior. Even with these teens talk about the legal ramifications of sexting other teens can go a long way to stop this destructive trend.

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