Teens that send nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves over their mobile phones are being warned that "sexting" can and will damage your future. Australia's state government of New South Wales launched an educational program about teens sending these pictures through their phones and even online. The program let's teens know that the pictures can be forwarded to anyone and it can ruin your reputation. These images can be classified as child pornography and can be punishable by law.
It's stated that young people do not think about the consequences of their actions. "What they think is an innocent joke or harmless flirting can be very damaging if it falls into the wrong hands," said NSW Community Service Minister Linda Burney in a statement. One girl even commited suicide when her nude pictures began circulating around her school. Officals urge that parents speak to their children about the matter and keep an eye on their Facebook and even their MySpace profiles. It's best to be safe, rather than sorry.
http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5430UO20090504
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