Is sexting a "normal" part of growing up digital?
Their Own Devices
English - January 10, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education for Kids parenting technology privacy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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When it comes to sexting, most parents think, "Not my kid." But multiple studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that's not the case. Handing an Internet-connected camera (a smartphone) to an adolescent — who is wired to ignore consequences, obsess over popularity, and explore sexuality — means you should assume he or she will be exposed to sexting almost immediately (if not actively participate). Marc and David sit down with a high school freshman and senior, who explain that teen sexting is shockingly widespread, and viewed as a common entry point for 21st century romance.
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