Texting, Sexting -

Objectives To understand what texting means and its consequences

Defining: Texting Text messaging, or texting, is the exchange of brief written text messages between two or more mobile phones or fixed or portable devices over a phone network (Wikipedia) SMS - Short Message Service MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service or Picture Messaging

Texting 83% of U.S. teens use text-messaging 56% of U.S. teens use MMS / Picture Messaging 66% of U.S. teens prefer text-messaging to calling

Mobile Users

U.S. TEENS RANK SECOND in usage

Are You Bilingual? Shorthand is a form of collapsing words to: Speed texting activity Making texting easier Maintaining a level of privacy from adults

Activity: Are You Bilingual?- Activity

Learn the New Language Teachers should learn this new language called SHORTHAND Teachers can access the Internet and search for these terms Teachers and Parents can also buy the current “Texting Dictionary” Text message translator

Consequences of Texting Disrupting the Learning Process 64% of teens text during class Bad Sleeping Habits Teens may suffer from increased long-term fatigue from sleep deprivation as a result, further impacting their academic performance. Self-Esteem Issues Texting can erode self-confidence. Teens who consistently use instant communication to seek advice from friends to make simple decisions are not utilizing their own coping skills. Antisocial Behavior When kids would rather text then talk, it interferes with normal social interaction.

Consequences of Texting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Visual Changes Headaches Psychological Health Impairment Hand-Eye Coordination Impairment Developmental Problems with Communication Skills

Controlling access

Defining: Sexting Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. The term was first popularized in early 21st century, and is a portmanteau of sex and texting, where the latter is meant in the wide sense of sending a text possibly with imagesmobile phonesportmanteausextexting Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sexting

A-Keep Trying

C-Send her pics of my junk

B-Tell my Friend to Get Lost

Serious: Why are students Sexting? Some use sexting to flirt or prove commitment To have fun To “show off” or gain recognition Some use it to hurt or harass But regardless of the intent, many who engage in sexting either do not fully understand the potential consequences or ignore them. 19%of teens surveyed have engaged in sexting – 81% of teen “sexters” are under 18

Consequences of Sexting Keep in mind that once an image has been sent electronically, it can appear anywhere, at anytime. There is no practical way to have it removed. Current or future employers, college admissions officers, athletic coaches and others may become of aware of the images or messages, bringing into question the character of a person

Choose What Happens Next Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

Send the pic Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

Sorry Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007

Sextortion © NYS Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Not the only case

SEXTING–Legal Consequences CLICK

Life Changing Consequences Phillip Alpert is a teen registered sex offender for sending pictures of his 16-year-old girlfriend CLICK

When Everyone Knows Your Name

Sexting: Why Teens Hit “SEND” CLICK

Communicate  Discuss sexting in a direct, but reasonable way, emphasizing responsibility, risks and consequences  Conduct several small conversations instead of “interrogating” or “lecturing” to give you a much better idea of their social life  Try to stay on the your child’s communicating level  If you learn your child is dating or engaging in sexual behaviors, it may be time to have a fairly candid discussion about sex and include the topic of sexting Advice for Parents (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

Advice for Parents Emphasize the Risks  Parents should communicate that there are very real risks of this seemingly inconsequential behavior, including  School-wide embarrassment  Legal consequences  Distribution of viruses  Stopping to think twice may make all the difference if your child is thinking of pressing “send” on something he or she might regret (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

Advice for Parents Personal Responsibility  Emphasize that anything posted online, or sent via cell phones or , can be saved, shared and sent across the Internet  Responsibility is there even if not recognized at the time of an action or interaction (Adapted from Education.com – “Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know.” – 5/2009)

Extreme Cases of Sexting: The Jesse Logan Story CLICK PLAY UNTIL 2:58 MIN

Questions? Cox Communications Teen Internet Safety Survey Wave II, March 2007