![]() But in order to effectively use them, you’re going to have to get ready for some tough conversations about sexting. There are some key strategies out there to help you safeguard against the dangers and risks involved in sexting. More people are continuing to hold onto these personal messages, and even share them with others! This gross violation of trust and privacy can often leave young people (and their parents) hurt, lost, confused, and unsure of what to do.īut it’s not all bad news. Victims of sexting-related cyberbullying or “revenge porn” often discover that an ex didn’t delete a message, photo or video at the end of their relationship. This is mostly due to the permanent nature of the internet and the private level of the content floating around online. One of the common regrets that is regularly shared in our student survey is that of young people saying they wish they hadn’t sent or shared private photos/videos online. But very few young people ever stop to consider that there is no way to actually take back a picture or message, once they have sent it out. Nowadays, young people are spending more time online than ever before, and in this sphere, sexting has become a more and more commonplace means of flirting. But before anyone hits “send”, there are definitely some pretty major potential consequences to consider. In today’s world, sexting (or using a digital device to send sexual pictures, videos or texts) may very well seem like the new normal.
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