Sexting Is Illegal

If you are not aware of the laws in your state regarding sexting, then learn! Have you talked to your children about sexting, if you have not, then do it!

We live in a society where technology is exploding and moving as fast as a light rail train. Sexting is against the law, each and every state and some counties have their own set of laws when it comes to this topic. In Florida if a minor is found guilty of sexting they have to register as a sexual offender and they are tried as an adult. I called the Texas District & County Attorney's Association I was told in Texas it is handled on a case by case basis. However you will be considered to be in possession of child pornography. Sexting can have serious consequences! There are many sexting instances that have lead to many victims committing suicide. There are cases all over the country and it does not matter which side of the sexting you are on, the implications of sexting from the victims to the ones arrested and charged with child pornography, the outcome is not a good one. The minors should be made aware of how bad the implications can be, for the person who takes them and the person or persons who send them out. In most cases the girls have taken pictures of their body parts or complete nude pictures and text them out via their cell phone to boys who they like or who are their boyfriends. Then kids being kids someone gets hurt or angry and they send out the pictures. There may also be cases of just plain and simple bad judgment and sending them to the wrong person and that person just decides to put the picture out there just because.

We live in a society that it seems every week there is a new sex scandal and sex tapes flying all over the place. Kids are aware of all of this and it may seem cool and the thing to do. However, they may not fully understand the laws, danger, harm and serious ramifications of sexting. So please to all parents out there, do some research it is a small thing to and it could make a difference with your child or maybe one of their friends.