by Sue Scheff | Jul 2, 2022 | Parenting Teens
“I caught my teen posting sexual images!” In a JAMA Pediatrics study, sexting has become more common among adolescents. Of particular concern, the researchers say, is that about 12 percent of sexts were forwarded without consent, which they called...
by Sue Scheff | Jun 27, 2021 | Parenting Teens
Did you discover your teen is sexting or posting inappropriate content? In a study by JAMA Pediatrics the sending of sexually explicit videos, images or messages via cell phone texts also known as sexting — has become more common among adolescents. It also revealed...
by Sue Scheff | Mar 30, 2016 | Digital Parenting
What Parents Should Know About Teen Sexting Did you know that 54 percent of adolescents report knowing someone who has sent a text, and 15 percent admitted to sexting? Sending sexual images and content has consequences not only to your teenager but in some...
by Sue Scheff | Jun 9, 2015 | Digital Parenting
Teen Sexting: The Risks and Consequences Whether it’s summer break or back to school, studies have shown teens spend a lot of time online. PEW Research revealed that 92% of teens are online daily while 24% are online constantly! From social media to...