In the documentary we watched on sexting and the articles we read the main topic of discussion was if sexting is really an issue, is it really dangerous to youth. I think Sexting becomes a problem when it turns into bulling. For example the girls in North Carolina (i think thats where they were from) didn't care and they wanted to be on the page. But, what about the girls who didn't want to be put on blast to the whole school? Girls like Jasmine, who had good grades and a small tight knit group of friends, is posting her photo taking it "too far"? Or was it her fault in the first place for sending the pictures.
Obviously, the police ruled that it was just something bad that happened and after weeks of examining high school students and having countless numbers of phones in bags and buckets, the police sent their condolences to the girls who were posted on the website but they could no longer do anything about it. If I was a school administrator, I would have done the same thing. Yes, sexting is illegal, but sexting begins when 1 person sends a picture, it only continues when someone posts it or forwards it or saves it to be seen later. I don't think you can put the blame fully on someone who posted it, the person who sent it should be held responsible at some point.
I agree with you. At the same time, technology and the media has become so addicting in our generation. Anyone who doesn't have a computer, a tablet, or a phone would simply be out the loop. I think sexting has become more common these days, and a huge aspect of it is from reputation or popularity. Of course, it's normal for a guy or a girl to feel amazing if they send a picture out and get positive feedback, such as "You are so pretty!" and "Wow, I love your hair". It is difficult to stop this act because teens have so much access to the media. From what you said about the person who threats to send a picture, I believe that is wrong. It's a way taking advantage of someone and making them feel insecure. No one should have to be threatened into doing something they are not obligated to do. Though, I feel that collecting phones would not do any good, since teens are able to get on their computers in a second. Maybe schools need to be educated on sexting and the consequences of what it can do to you in the future.
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