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Teenage Sexting Statistics

In a recent survey posted by The National Campaign, some alarming statistics about teenage sexting were uncovered.  Sexting seems to be the newest craze among teenagers and it is a very dangerous craze.  Sexting is when a person takes a flirtatious, nude or semi-nude picture of their self and sends it to others through their cell phone or other means of texting device. 

Should parents be concerned about sexting?  Yes, especially when you read some of the sexting statistics below.  Kids are sexting to people they only met online, they are sexting to boyfriends and girlfriends or potential companions.  Some of the teenagers are sexting out of peer pressure.  Some just do it for fun.  But they are doing it and a parent needs to be aware of the potential dangers of sexting.

Not only can sexting ruin reputations, but it can also get your teenager arrested for distributing child pornography.  This has happened quite frequently lately as you can see by some of the news stories about sexting.   The images also get circulated on the Internet. Parents need to monitor their kids cell phone very closely.  Cell phone monitoring can be done either physically or with the help of a software service like Mobile Spy.  Or you can restrict and control the mobile phone with Mobile Nanny.

Here are Some of the Shocking Sexting Statistics: 

The percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or video of themselves:

  • 20% of teenagers overall
  • 22% of teen girls
  • 18% of teen boys
  • 11% of young teen girls ages 13-16

The percent of teenagers sending or posting sexually suggestive messages:

  • 39% of all teenagers
  • 37% of teen girls
  • 40% of teen boys

15 Percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or seminude images of themselves say they have done so to someone they only knew online.

48 Percent of teenagers say they have received such messages

71 Percent of teen girls and 67% of teen guys who have sent or posted sexually suggestive content say they have sent or posted this content to a boyfriend or girlfriend.

21 Percent of teenage girls and 39% of teen boys say they have sent such content to someone they wanted to date or hook up with.

44 Percent of both teen girls and teen boys say it is common for sexually suggestive text messages to get shared with people other than the intended recipient.

36 Percent of teen girls and 39 % of teen boys say it is common for nude or semi-nude photos to get shared with people other than the intended recipient.

51 Percent of teen girls say pressure from a guy is a reason girls send sexy messages or images; only 18 % of teen boys cited pressure from female counterparts as a reason.

66 Percent of teen girls and 60% of teen boys say they did so to be “fun or flirtatious”; their most common reason for sending sexy content.

52 Percent of teenage girls used sexting as a “sexy present” for their boyfriend.

44 Percent of both teen girls and teen boys say they sent sexually suggestive messages or images in response to such content they received.

40 Percent of teenage girls said they sent sexually suggestive messages or images as “a joke.”

34 Percent of teen girls say they sent or posted sexually suggestive content to “feel sexy.”

12 Percent of teen girls felt “pressured” to send sexually suggestive messages or images.

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    By Orron2010-02-01 10:39:00

These statistics are startling, but not surprising to me as I'm intimately involved in mobile security. What I find to be disturbing about this article is that fact that this article is advertising a product "MobileSpy" that is characterized as spyware by most of the leading Anti-Virus vendors for mobile devices. This product, along with others such as FlexiSpy and MobiStealth, are characterized as spyware simply because they actively attempt to hide their existence from the user. While I firmly believe that children have absolutely no right to privacy while they reside under their parent's roof, this product is often used to spy on spouses and victims of harassment/stalking. In fact, we often see this spyware being used to facilitate identity theft and theft of corporate information as well. Sexting is definitely a problem that all teens (unfortunately, pre-teens as well) need to be made aware of the risks. However, I believe this author would have been better served to do a little more research about the products they are advocating as a means for monitoring. There are products that exist that provide the same functionality, is priced adequately to allow families to be able to afford their functionality and DON'T hide themselves. This gives parents all of the same and often even increased functionality as MobileSpy or FlexiSpy. At the same time, it also allows parents the ability to be up front and honest with their children in saying that this product is being placed on your device as a precaution. Children need to know that their parents are concerned with their safety. They don't need to be confronted unknowingly after the fact. In my experience, SMobile's Parental Control and Monitoring suite meets all of these needs.

    By Marquelle2010-01-11 20:17:03

and to that Jessica person who cares if adults do it?? they are LEAGAL!!! do you know what that means??? they are able to do what ever they want with their bodies!! you are only from the age of 9 to 16 probably! you are to young to make those types of decissions for yourself. your way too immature. its like a small 5 year old trying to find a job! they cant do it. they are too young. your parents are there to help you and guide you down the right path they dont want you to be a fuck up like me. and you send it for that ONE PERSON to see. but in reality THAT ONE TURNS INTO 3 AND THEN INTO 7 AND SO ON!!!!

    By Marquelle2010-01-11 20:06:13

well i am 14 years old and i myself have done sexting. i lost my virginity at age 13. yeahh i am not really proud of it either. you know parents look at it way different then us teens. it "makes us a name". well the name i got was whore. i became very popular cause if what i did and the fact the i drink and do drugs. yes it is illegal and very wrong. but i have decided to give a speach about sexting, teenage sex and drugs and alcohol. i want other girls to know that the only reason why the guy will like them more is cause they think she is easy and thinks he can get some. i want them all to know the dangers of sex. i thought i was pregnant by the one guy that i have ever slept with and he dumped me when i told him. he told me that he would tell his mother that the kid wasnt his and he moved to kansas not long after. and he left me with his STD. well i have learned my lesson i am trying to help kids my age know its not gonna make them any cooler.

    By meryl2010-01-03 23:21:21

during the teen years the brain undergoes development of the frontal lobe...this is why teens engage in RISKY behaviour...(we've all been there)...the media and peer pressure doesn't help the situation but parents can.....take their phones and internet access off them or restrict it so they can only use it in your presence i caught my 13 year old sending explicit messages to a boy...its one of the most stressful and saddening things to have to endure as a mother you question what you done for her to act this way...i know i done everything in my power to raise her right...GEN Z have alot of learning to do GEN Z are the most financially endowed generation....they will want for nothing WAKE UP PARENTS AND TAKE CONTROL....DON'T GIVE INTO KID PRESSURE, they don't need the latest phone and they don't need 24/7 net access....they need fresh air and an education

    By raven2009-12-16 17:40:12

i sext with guys all the time i dont see y its illeagal now but the day we turn 18 we can do it all we want i think that sending it to another minor is ok but sending it to someone over the age of 21 isnt right if they want u then they have problems but i think that as long as it is to another minor it should be ok cuz if they cant get pics of girls their own age to give them pics then they will just go watch porn anyway so wats the difference at least if we send it its with somebody they actually have a chance at getting with and its someone their own age

    By Erin2009-12-03 13:59:57

The problem is...you can't just 'delete the shit.' Once these images are out there, they are there forever. When ever someone takes a photo of themselves nude, it is pornography. When it is of someone underage it is CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. Whether they are taking the photo of themselves or someone else is taking the photo. This is against the law. Like Elizabeth said, this follows them around FOREVER. And if you don't want people seeing it, don't take the picture in the first place.

    By Kiko2009-11-30 22:40:41

Look at all these parents that need to get the sand out of their vag. Geez teens hav sex all the time wuts wrong w a pic? U cant get arrested fr bangin ur girlfriend but can get arrested for this?

    By Jessica2009-11-19 00:16:11

First off, I don't think there is anything wrong with this. If a teen wants to send a picture of their junk to someone, okay, its their choice, their risk, their life. I think if they know the person in real life, and its not just some cyber bs. Cool, even better, that way the recipient has less of a chance to be a predator. Your also forgetting that its not just teens who do this, ADULTS do it too. So stop pointing fingers at the ever growing up population, and take a look around. This world needs less hypocrits

    By smexy2009-11-15 22:04:30

OK, I get that u ppl are all about the whole follow the law thing, but seriously, if a chick wants to ruin her life, let her! She knows the consequences, and if she doesn't care then thats her problem. She's the stupid one, not you. So why do you care?

    By kk2009-11-15 22:02:34

For all you people who think sexting is a way to "express yourself," you're being completely ridiculous. I'm 14 and I have too much common sense to do anything THAT stupid. I don't care how much pressure you're under from a crush or your boyfriend, they're not worth it if they want you to pose naked. You could potentially ruin your entire life with one little picture if you're caught. And why would you want to give some random person who you might never see again after high school, one of the best ways to blackmail you? You're giving them power over you...and how do you know they're not just laughing at you behind your back. Just think before you ruin your life.

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