Teenage Sexting Statistics

its truly sad that some of these teens say sexting is cool we all know its not when u get nervice its ur conscience telling you not to do it thats y God made your conscience he tells you in the bible that sexual immorality in our time will be the most common and most commited sin we shall be punished for our sins but he loves you even if you sin. i am a teen myself and i have never commited a sexual act in any way. think about abstinence from sex you will truly feel better about yourself and sex is meant for marriage dont u get it? sex is bad unless ur married. i hyave no sexual feeling because God takes it away from me. i have such a passion for teens who are lost and away from God that is why i am writing a 25 page thesis on it and i will come to a conclusion that it is wrong in Gods eyes and i will present it in front of a panel of judges and high and well off peole who are christians themselves. just listen go to GOD for you r problems plz just pray tohim he will just fill ur spirit and tell u its ok God loves you know matter wut but dont keep yourself chained up by sex please for ur sake :(

Okay, sexting can be bad. Honestly. I have a boyfriend, and I send him messages that are rather inappropiate. And I'm not ashamed for it, we plan on getting married when I get a job. I have not sent him any pictures. Except, the ones I'm fully dressed in. If you think about it, aren't bathing suits bad as well? Bikinis, mainly just a bra and undies, or boxers. So think about it, know who you send the messages, be aware don't show your underwear.

I sent a pic to a guy and he has threatened me with it plenty of times... I hate myself for it and i have almost killed myself because of it... but it realy really REALLY hurts when people call it STUPID! i know it was but i didnt know i could get in trouble for it with the law when i did it... and im not in anyway suggesting people to do it im just saying watch what you say cuz it really hurts when u get called a whore and stupid by a lot of people on this site

We are held accountable by God and everything we do is noted. We sin by our thoughts, our words, and what we do. If someone is sexting they are just as guilty as if they had sex in God's eyes. The standards of the world are weak. Have any of you looked at God's standards? The bible is there for you to read.

i dont think sexting is bad. i mean at leastt were not actually having sex. and not many ppl show itt too other ppl. and if yur dumb enough too send itt too someone yue dont know then thts yur faultt.

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i agree with above comments.

our 7th grade class is debating the consenquences of sexting. this is an intresting topic. we feel that people that forwards the message or send the message should be convicted for soliciting child pornography. do to such cases such as the miller vs. michelle case. minors should be convicted but not as a felon.

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I think that sexting is a very serious issue that everyone needs to become educated about and aware of. Parents need to step up more than ever and teach their children about the consequence of sexting and moral values of resoecting their bodies. Technology has become so advanced in society that it is difficult to trace everything your child is doing. So if your child feels confident about themselves eough to withstand peer pressure and hormones than they could avoid the problem. I also feel that the punishment is to extreme; however, i dont feel that the act should go unpunished. Being chared with a felony for being a curious teenager is a bit harsh. All teeneagers are within their "budding" years and of course arnt sure what to do with their raging hormones and growing bodies. Every prior generation has had their own way of acting out on hormones and its only natural. I feel at best it should only be a misdomeaner but also involve education classes that are required and group or personal therapy to find out why that particular teen decided to do what they did. Ruining all teenagers life with being charged as a sex offender is outragous. What these teens are doing in only natural but have quicker access to technology. All of these social networking sites and webcams are setting these teens up for failure. They should be strictly regulated on this technology and maybe shouldnt be accessible to anyone under 18.

i think sexting is not only bad for kids, but also bad for adults, too. Same thing requires for them to, id they send a nude photo it could also be sent to other people to see to. But its still better for a adult to do it instead of a child..Im a teen myself and im not judging kids who sext i just think that it would be better not to do it...If that picture was sent to somebody else you might as well get ready because people you don't even know is going to see the picture then you gone eventually get a name for yourself..no matter how sweet you are or a goody goody.......

i think that sexting is bad for u because it can get u introuble and people might talk about it and it is really bad.

Personally I feel that the whole age arguements are a tad bit ridiculous yes, 13 year olds shouldent be showing they're bodies. But whats the difference between a bathing suit and underwear eh?. No im not advocating little 8th grade girls sending photo's however, before the turn of the century kids were getting married at 15-16 sometimes younger, so to be honest i feel that sexting, although sometimes over the edge shouldent be as overblown as it is. Im not saying do it or not, but kids need to learn to grow up, and doing this kind of stuff is what lets them grow up. as to the responces of most people, Its all based on personal choice i suppose, but honestly is their an age that you can say you can make your own decisions because, im 18 and i know that i have little freedom or anything, and that although sexting isint something im very familiar with it seems as if its kids trying to get a little freedom it's they're life and they need to be able to live it the way they want, without people directing them all the time.

I would really like to give appreciation and respect to Marquelle. I think it is great what you are doing to help show what it can do to people, I am sorry to hear how you have been hurt by it, but I hope you get through to others because I have young neighbors who I know get pressured to sext and I fear for her, I warn her enough but until someone actually goes around to schools and gives speeches and an organization or some type of program is started I dont think teens will listen, I am 19 and I will admit I have sexted before and I fear that the pictures could get back to me in the future... so thank you for taking a stand!

If you are really that worried about your kid sexting then talk to your kid! Don't be one of those paranoid parents and go crazy with all this spy junk. You will lose their trust then them all together. It's bad to sext. We all know this. But its when parents read comments off of places like this that makes them believe that this is a bigger issue than it really is. Parents... trust your kid. Just be cautious and try to help. Not control and dictate. I have never and would never do this and I hope at least most of the teens out there agree with me. Respect your body. Don't show it off to everyone and their dog at school. It will inevitably hurt and embarrass you.

I am 19 and been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 3 years and a half so far. I think the teenagers or children in their tweens need to shut your mouth if you think that sexting is ok. You need to understand the statistics and realize that people have committed suicide because of this. I love my boyfriend but I do not need to send a naked picture of myself to show him I love him. Seriously once you are considered an adult then go ahead do whatever you please with your life. It is not only unsafe, dangerous, and illegal!!! Love has been very misunderstood and if you believe that love is through a phone, it's not! I bet half of the people or teenagers who think it is not a big deal haven't been in a serious or is still in a relationship with the person they once sent that picture to. What happen to people being romantic, now teens believe romance, gifts, and flirting is on the phone. You are wrongly mistaken! There are creepers out there and if you sent that picture to someone when you were younger, don't be to sure they still don't have it. Be carefal whatever job you want to in the near future. You NEVER know when that picture comes back up to haunt you, and if you continue to do it as a child, which is CHILD PONOGRAPHY which is mentioned alot on the responses, you are not only hurting your image but thinking so little of it, you are hurting the feelings of your parents. Way to go teens out there who do it purposely, you hurt you mom, dad, grandma, guardian and if you have a younger sibling looking up to you, don't be surprised if you see a picture of them to!

all these kids who thinksit's okay to do. you're wrong. i personally got caught for it and i had a third degree felony charged on me. it.s not cool. if you want to be sexy, do it in person w/the one you LOVE and TRUST.

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To everyone who thinks this is ok you need to use your brain. This is Porn! Ok if your an adult, I don't really care, because CHILDREN are involved in this! Its CHILD pornography! Its DANGEROUS! Two people have already taken their own lives after sending nude pictures of themselves to people who they believed they could trust. If your caught with nude pictures of a minor then you have to register as a sex offender (no matter how old you are). Once these pictures are out on the internet you can't get it back, they can prevent you from being hired and cause you to loose your job. People, think about what your saying/doing, this is an act that could ruin you life

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.

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!!!!

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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

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?

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.

i think sexting is totally wrong. my friend got stuck in a situation with sexting and she sent a picture to a boy she thought she could trust and then he showed to everyone and then she almost got arested for child pornography!

I’ve been following the news stories about this sexting thing and it truly sickens me that kids are willing to share so much about themselves. Not sure what can be done to stop this but take away the cell phones and lock them in a closet. Something needs to be done.

Sexting is completely wrong. One its illegal and has gotten so many teens into trouble. Also it can truely ruin someones life when that picture gets into the wrong hands. And as for someone saying its a great way to show respect. thats isnt respect that as actual the complete opposite if you respect someone you wouldnt want them to take naked pictures of themselves and send them you would want them to have more dignity for themselves

"Expressing feelings?" What's WRONG with sexting?" Are people serious here?!?! There's A HUGE PROBLEM with sexting. As an Internet Safety expert/educator, here's a newsflash for those who think it's about "expressing yourself" or that parents don't like it because they WISH THEY WERE YOUNG?" Are you for real??It's considered dissemination of child PORNOGRAPHY if you're a minor & creating/sending naked/revealing photos. Next, where do you think the photos end up?? They end up ONLINE, on the internet, on child porn websites used by pedophiles. Once you hit that send button, the pics are gone FOREVER. You can't take it back. Peoples' lives are destroyed because potential employers, college admissions, etc see these things but most importantly, again, it's considered creation,dissemination, possession of CHILD PORNOGRAPHY. It is NEVER okay to be a minor & use the internet or cell phone to share naked/sexual photos of yourself or someone else. It's AGAINST the LAW, the pics end up online & they literally follow that person for the rest of his/her life.

OMG! listen to yourself guys, how on earth is it ok for young girls to send naked photos to boys just to get them to like you. a boy should like you for your personality not because of a naked photo. it just goes to show that todays society is more backward then we all thought, men should be gentleman and women ladies, the whole concept is vulgar and ruins peoples lives and reputation once something is sent to someone it cant be taken back.

i think that sexting is just a way for kids to express their sexuality. with things like cell phones and the rising facility to communicate its not surprising to see this. in the 1930s i am sure that kids expressed themselves but without any evidence. now with pictures and notes people can more clearly see it. that is the problem. DELETE THE SHIT! dont let people see it.

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i think its great for people to express their feelings by sending pictures like that, it goes to show how much respecct everyone has for eachother were becoming a better world, woo go australia peace out Ps i send nakeds all the time :D:D:D:D:D.

I believe sexting is a personal decision..its a risk that has its consequences, same as any other thing a person may do. Personally, I don't sext, but I won't put down anyone who does it!

An mother of a 13 year old teenage girl here. She was harassed with sexual messages and when she forwarded one back to the boy, asking him questions, he convinced her to send a picture of herself in her bra or he would forward the message to all his contacts stating it originated from her. THAT'S when it goes to far.

Whats wrong with sexting? what difference does it make when we do it when we are 12-19 instead of 20+? Are parents just annoyed because they are ugly and not young and ugly asses? i mean really people its their choice, sex is private and parents just wanna know everything about their kids. i'm asian and the only reason why my parents want me to be good in school is so when they are old they dont have to work and theycan just ask for money from us since they are our parents. (im sure this is what is up with the rest of the parents in the world) if parents want the best for their children then let them do what they want to do. what kids send to their friends is their business not their parents or all these adults who think it is wrong.

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to be honest with everyone, i think you should think about doing it before you send it because you can be ARRESTED and charged with CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.. you want that? go ahead.. think before you act. take my advice. be smart.

Man sexting is hot I love seein them naked women on my cellular phone and you guys be homo if you dont like it man. I get nude pictures of girls in my schoo all the time cuz Im such a plalya Ima keep doin what I do homies

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This whole sexting business is just people trying to be porn stars in my view. And I really dont think that people understand that the consequences are huge. You never know what may happen, who will receive that picture, and what they will do with it. I agree that the taunting of young girls is wrong however what do you think people are going to think of you after they see a picture like that? " oh wow she looks like she would have a great personality" NO way! Seriously people get a grip.

WOW! theres a higher percentage of people that dont sext !!

Sure it may seem like a good idea at the time to 'sext' some friends. but did you know that even sending a photo of you in a bikini to a friend who is over the age of 18 is also known as sexting? by posting nude or even semi-nude photos of yourself you are asking for trouble with the law. I don't know about you but i would not like to register as a sex offender as a minor and have to live with that when getting jobs, housing, ect. for the rest of my life.

Taylor, It will be everyones business when you break up with him and your picture is plastered all over the Internet - Be careful and think about what could happen.

ok if we want to we have our right to. i dont see a problem with it. i have done it and the guy i did it with i loved. and since i couldnt see him because my parents wouldnt let me we did it! so its not anyones business!

Why don’t you just leave us kids alone! If we want to send a picture to somebody, we know the consequences of our actions.