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QuestionCan you go to jail for sexting?Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).Sexting with a minor is similar to having sex with a minor. If there is a pattern of being a predator, parents can, and should, get the authorities involved. However, an occasional sext between two similar-aged teens can be innocent if neither is being used or exploited. It's important to always stay alert and aware of what teens are texting about.
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QuestionHow common is teenage sexting?Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).It is common, but it is important to assess if it is 2 same-age teens or there is a predator involved.
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QuestionCan you get in trouble for sexting on Snapchat?Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).Each social media site has its own rules and regulations about what is outside the bounds of their tolerance and appropriateness. You should look into it. Be aware of the public nature of any social media site.
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QuestionHow can sexting be prevented?Klare Heston is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. With experience in academic counseling and clinical supervision, Klare received her Master of Social Work from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 1983. She also holds a 2-Year Post-Graduate Certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, as well as certification in Family Therapy, Supervision, Mediation, and Trauma Recovery and Treatment (EMDR).As a parent, talk with your teens about the possible implications of sexting. Don't do anything to embarrass them. Don't insist on looking at their pics. Discuss positive human sexuality and also warn them about predatory sexual behavior.
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