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Information for parents: sexting

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Violence Free Coalition of Warren County
Violence Free Coalition of Warren County

ATTENTION PARENTS: Discover what sexting is, how it is happening, and what the consequences are for your KIDS, and YOURSELF!

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Violence Free Coalition | www.pieces2prevention.com Information for Parents about Sexting
The sending of sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone Definition of Sexting
What the numbers show!
 Sending and/or possessing a picture of a naked person under the age of 18 is child pornography is the State of Ohio.  If a person forwards a naked photo, they have distributed child pornography. Why is Sexting such a problem for teens?
Parents have consequences too! • If parents know their child is sexting and do not end it, they may be charged with delinquency of a minor • The parent may also be subject to a civil suit if the victim’s parents choose to sue • Children’s Services could become involved and investigate the family situation
Starting the conversation… So how do you talk to your child?
It can be uncomfortable, but it’s better to talk before something happens. Make it a discussion and not an accusation. Open the conversation with that fact that a majority of kids will choose not to send a naked photo, but it’s something you would like to discuss. Don’t wait for an incident to happen!
 Tell them they have a right to say no to someone who is pressuring them! -talk about the pressure they may get from a dating partner or classmate. Give them ideas for how to respond. -Assure them that no one who really cares about them would ask them to do something they don’t want to do  That once an image is sent, it can never be retrieved! -ask them how they would feel if their teachers, coaches, and/or the entire school saw the picture -help them understand this could affect future scholarships, college acceptance letters, and job opportunities Remind your child:
It is an issue for both boys and girls. Talk to your sons and daughters!
Share this common sense poster with them!
For a complete Tip Sheet for Talking to your Kids about Sexting: http://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/pdfs/tipsheet/ TipSheet_%20Talking_Your_Kids_about_Sexting_0.pdf
You pay the bill, you have every right to do random phone checks to make sure your teen is making good choices. Recognize that even good kids make mistakes. However, this one could lead them to a criminal record. One last thing… Check your child’s phone!

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Information for parents: sexting

  • 1. Violence Free Coalition | www.pieces2prevention.com Information for Parents about Sexting
  • 2. The sending of sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone Definition of Sexting
  • 4.  Sending and/or possessing a picture of a naked person under the age of 18 is child pornography is the State of Ohio.  If a person forwards a naked photo, they have distributed child pornography. Why is Sexting such a problem for teens?
  • 5. Parents have consequences too! • If parents know their child is sexting and do not end it, they may be charged with delinquency of a minor • The parent may also be subject to a civil suit if the victim’s parents choose to sue • Children’s Services could become involved and investigate the family situation
  • 6. Starting the conversation… So how do you talk to your child?
  • 7. It can be uncomfortable, but it’s better to talk before something happens. Make it a discussion and not an accusation. Open the conversation with that fact that a majority of kids will choose not to send a naked photo, but it’s something you would like to discuss. Don’t wait for an incident to happen!
  • 8.  Tell them they have a right to say no to someone who is pressuring them! -talk about the pressure they may get from a dating partner or classmate. Give them ideas for how to respond. -Assure them that no one who really cares about them would ask them to do something they don’t want to do  That once an image is sent, it can never be retrieved! -ask them how they would feel if their teachers, coaches, and/or the entire school saw the picture -help them understand this could affect future scholarships, college acceptance letters, and job opportunities Remind your child:
  • 9. It is an issue for both boys and girls. Talk to your sons and daughters!
  • 10. Share this common sense poster with them!
  • 11. For a complete Tip Sheet for Talking to your Kids about Sexting: http://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/pdfs/tipsheet/ TipSheet_%20Talking_Your_Kids_about_Sexting_0.pdf
  • 12. You pay the bill, you have every right to do random phone checks to make sure your teen is making good choices. Recognize that even good kids make mistakes. However, this one could lead them to a criminal record. One last thing… Check your child’s phone!