Sexting

Many parents are unsure how to talk to a teen about the potential consequences and dangers of "sexting," that is, using a cell phone or computer to send naked pictures or videos. In other cases, the teenage humiliation of enduring naked pictures being spread around has to lead to violence and suicide. Children who have access to a cell phone or computer must understand the consequences of what seems to them to be private and innocuous communication. As teenagers are generally more knowledgeable and savvy than adults about cell phones and computers, it adds an additional challenge for parents just to keep up with the latest technology and uses. And it's certainly not something a child will be eager to discuss. Using this vicarious experience will allow both parent and child to involve in it without any personal details. Directly asking a child whether he or she has ever done this or know someone who has, only puts the child in a position to lie or get secretive ...