Speaking of Teens
#33: Teen Sexting, “The Talk”, and Potential Legal Implications
Be sure to first listen to episode 32, Teens, Sexting, Revenge Porn, and Sextortion (Yikes), before coming back here to episode 33. Last week we learned about teens, sexting, revenge porn, and sextortion. And in the first part of today’s episode, we’ll discuss how to talk to them about these issues (see download below). In the second part of the episode, we’ll talk about the potential legal ramifications for teens who choose to sext, including the very real possibility of being charged with possession or distribution of child pornography.
Grab the Episode 33 Free bonus download: “Talking to Your Teens About Sexting”. The Guide discusses 3 things you need to remember if a sexting issue arises, specific things to tell your teen about sexting, how to handle different sexting scenarios (like finding a nude photo on your teen’s phone) and the signs to watch for in case your teen is being cyberbullied (sextorted or revenge porn). Be sure to click the link above and grab the download today - it's time to talk.
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Sources, Resources, and Mentions:
Ep. 32 Teens, Sexting, Revenge Porn, and Sextortion (Yikes)
Ep. 26 Maintaining a Deep Emotional Connection With Your Teenager
Ep. 22 "Disciplining" Teens Without Rebellion (How To Handle Consequences)
Sexting and Teenagers : Practical Steps for Problem Situations
Patchin and Hinduja's article (It's Time to Teach Safe Sexting) with 10 tips
Laws Associated With Sexting-America
Sexting Laws, England, Wales and Northern Ireland
United States v. Dost, 636 F. Supp. 828 (S.D. Cal. 1986)
New York v. Ferber, 458 U.S. 747 (1982)
Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition, 535 U.S. 234 (2002)
Minnesota Prosecutor Charges Sexting Teenage Girl With Child Pornography
Order Granting Motion to Dismiss-MN Case
For Teens:
You might be interested in one or more of the following FREE GUIDES:
“10 Keys to Unlock Your Teen’s Emotional Intelligence”
“The Challenging Adolescent Brain” (e-book)
“Emotional Awareness Strategies” (for parents)
“Why Doesn’t My Teen Sleep?” (e-book)
“Communication for Teen Cooperation”