Sexting and Teens: Tips Every Teen Needs to Know

Most teens don’t think about how their favorite cellphone, computer, or flip video can turn into a very dangerous device. A new AP poll found almost 30 percent of teens have been involved with sexting, or sending sexually explicit words or images via text message or online.  And, around 50 percent have been victims of some type of digital bullying.

In this video, our Girls With Dreams team talks about sexting and tips every teen needs to know. 

Here are a few key tips:

• Remember every thing you send is permanent.  Even if you delete a picture or message later, you don’t know how many times that image has already been forwarded or who has seen it.  It is permanent in cyberspace.
• Don’t give into peer pressure.  It’s easy to not think completely about the results of our actions when we get caught up in the moment, so think before you post.
• Anyone can see what you post.  Are you okay with your parents, teachers, neighbors, friends at school, or future employers or college admissions officers seeing pictures your posting? 
• We’d love to hear your questions about comments about sexting!  Talk to us on YouTube or send us a message at info@girlswithdreams.com