Sexting Among Teens

Sexting among teens is on the rise. According to Katie Abbondanza, a recent study among teens shows that almost 30 percent have sent a “sext” and 60 percent have been asked to send revealing photos of themselves.(Abbondanza) We face the present question, is it harmful or completely harmless and fun. Many would argue that it’s a violation of law and that it’s a gateway to both emotional and legal trouble. In our generation, sexting is pressured onto the According to the studies being conducted, sexting allows for a “group identity bonding as a 'trust game' in order to develop a sense of group solidarity.”(Collier) Sharing may be looked to as positive, but according to Abbondanza that may not be the case. An eighth grader sent her ‘nudes’ to a boy she liked and suffered because of bullying: “And then there's the grim tale of the eighth-grader in the Midwest who sent a naked shot to a guy she liked. According to The New York Times, it was forwarded and wound up in the hands of a not-so-nice girl. She then sent it to her contact list with the caption, "Ho alert! If you think this girl is a whore, then text this to all your friends.”(Abbondanza) The photos never completely …show more content…
ar, the one receiving it might quickly snip the photo and post it onto social media platforms “A recent study by the Internet Watch Foundation revealed that almost 90 percent of suggestive photographs posted on social media sites wind up on