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On the relationship between teen sexting and suicide
In This Issue
Why do kids sext?.
Sexting can lead to suicide!
How can I protect my kids from sexting?
 

Why do kids sext?
One reason is the exchange of images between two romantic partners. But there are others.. 

 

 

 

 

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Sexting can lead to suicide!

 

The recently published findings of the 2011 AP-MTV Digital Abuse Study show that:

  • 19 percent of teens who have sexted have also received treatment from a mental health professional, compared with 6 percent who have not.     
  • Those who have sent X-rated messages are four times more likely to have considered suicide.
There are other fascinating findings on teen sexting, and digital abuse.
 
How can I protect my kids from sexting? 

Sexting is usually an impulsive act. Because it is so easy to hit that send button, kids will do it without devoting too much thought to the consequences. As a parent there are several things you can do to try to deal with sexting.