What to do when you find out your daughter is sexting?

What to do when you find out your daughter is sexting?

A Mom’s Account

1. Acknowledge the texts/chat you read.
2. Explain the consequences to your child. This can apply to your kids regardless of whether or not they have sexted.
3. Explain the family rules about dating and texting.
4. Use this opportunity to have “the talk.”
5. Outline consequences.

What do I do if my child has inappropriate pictures?

What to Do If Your Child Receives an Inappropriate Picture

1. Do NOT send the picture to anyone. Naturally, children and teens will probably want to inform an adult of an inappropriate picture.
2. Do NOT delete the picture.
3. Tell a trustworthy adult immediately.
4. Call the police.
5. Discuss the matter as a family.

How do I stop my teen from sexting?

To help prevent sexting, set rules for internet and cell phone use with your child. Discuss the consequences for breaking these rules. Continue to keep the lines of communication open with your child so that they are not afraid to talk about sexting with you.

Is it okay for teens to sext?

We’ve read about the statistics of young people sharing explicit images of themselves online, and how one report uncovered that some kids as young as 10 years old are exposed to sexting, but what parents need to understand is – right or wrong, sexting is considered a new normal for kids and teens today.

Is it OK to read my childs text messages?

Parents: there’s no absolute right answer as to whether it’s OK to read your kid’s text messages. It depends on your kid’s age, personality, and behavior. The most important thing is that you discuss responsible texting behavior. You also can consider purchasing a text-monitoring service through your wireless carrier.

Can a child get in trouble for sending dirty pictures?

Child pornography charges can arise whenever a person sends or receives explicit images of a person under the age of 18. But it isn’t just adults who send or receive such images who can be charged with these crimes, and even teens who send pictures of themselves to adults can face child pornography charges.

What happens if you get caught sexting?

There could be legal consequences. Taking, sending, or forwarding nude pictures of anyone under 18 – even yourself – could get you slapped with child pornography charges and you could be put on a sex offender registry for life. You could get in trouble at school.

What can I do with my 13 year old daughter?

Fun Ways to Spend Time with Your Teen Daughter

• Run Errands Together. Running errands doesn’t sound like a thrilling adventure, but it’s a great way to make time to spend together when your schedules are both hectic.
• Go Shopping.
• Cook Together.
• Dine Out.
• Exercise Together.
• Get Pampered.
• Be Artistic.
• Learn Together.

Can minors go to jail for sending dirty pictures?

Sexting with a minor is a crime and can result in a prison sentence if convicted.

Do Romeo and Juliet laws apply to sexting?

Sexting is a strict liability crime. The laws require punitive action against sending/receiving. Legal provisions exist to address “Romeo and Juliet” situations, where two minors send sexually explicit images to each other.