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Understanding Sexting Among Teens: Risks, Statistics, and Consequences

Sexting, the act of sending explicit images or messages via cell phones, is more prevalent among teens than many realize. Recent statistics reveal that 22% of teen girls and 18% of boys have sent nude content. Furthermore, 37% of teen girls and 40% of boys share sexually suggestive messages. A significant number of teens send such content to their partners, often citing fun or flirtation as reasons. However, the risks are serious, including potential felony charges for those caught in possession or distribution of explicit material involving minors.

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Understanding Sexting Among Teens: Risks, Statistics, and Consequences

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  1. SEXTING “It’s just a picture…it can’t hurt anyone right?”

  2. Some Statistics • The percent of teenagers who have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or video of themselves: • 22% of teen girls • 18% of teen boys • The percent of teenagers sending or posting sexually suggestive messages: • 37% of teen girls • 40% of teen boys

  3. Statistics • 71% 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. • 44% 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.

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

  5. Statistics… • 40% of teenage girls said they sent sexually suggestive messages or images as “a joke.” • 34% of teen girls say they sent or posted sexually suggestive content to “feel sexy.” • 12% of teen girls felt “pressured” to send sexually suggestive messages or images. • 52% of teenage girls used sexting as a “sexy present” for their boyfriend. • 51% of teen girls say pressure from a guy is a reason girls send sexy messages or images;

  6. What is sexting? • Sexting is creating pictures or videos of sexual acts or nudity and texting it over cell phones.

  7. In Missouri… • In Missouri, sexting can result in felony charges, including exploitation of a child and creating, possession and distribution of child pornography. • What do you think? Is it a problem? Should there be possible felony charges?

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