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What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school

What parents and educators need to know about teens’ pornography and sexting experiences at school

Three out of four teenagers have seen online pornography – often before they even became a teenager. That’s according to a new report from Common Sense Media that examines the role pornography plays in the lives of today’s youth. Some teens do more than just watch pornography. By way of “sexting,” teenagers are also creating and sending their […] … learn more→

The dilemma of 'sexting' among adolescents: why do they send half-naked photos?

The dilemma of ‘sexting’ among adolescents: why do they send half-naked photos?

Sexting or sexting has become a popular phenomenon among boys and girls, as a consequence of the use of TRIC (Relationship, Information and Communication Technologies) in their daily lives. It is also a challenge due to the negative consequences it can have when privacy is not respected when sharing it. Traditionally, sexting has referred to the sending of sexually suggestive or explicit […] … learn more→

Cyber-safety or cyber-maturity? Teaching ethics in a virtual world

Sexting is back in the news for all the wrong reasons. Multiple incidents of teenagers circulating explicit images of other teenagers are under investigation in Victoria. It has emerged that Queensland police have charged 240 children for producing and distributing child pornography so far in 2013. Any minor who takes an erotic image of themselves […] … learn more→