Teen Sext: Phone fad leads to trouble
"Here's an equation area educators — not to mention parents — don't want to see: Sexy pictures + text messaging = sexting. Racy cell phone communications are a disturbing fad among American youths. The technology gives them the freedom to flirt in an extremely explicit way — a way they could regret. The images often don't stop with the recipient, who may forward the pictures to friends or even to pornography Web sites." All of this is according to a recent Omaha World Herald article. (Click on the link below to read the article)
http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10570208
Your Assignment:
1.) According to this article, what are the possible range of consequences for teens who get caught exhibiting this behavior.
2.) What are schools, teachers and parents doing to curve this behavior, according to the article.
3.) Do you think the majority of teens know the very harsh consequences of these actions? Explain.
Due: Sunday 3/8/09 by 11:59p.m.
