A lot of scandalous things go down via cell phone, but sending nude pictures or inappropriate messages is a whole new level of wrong.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see it happening among teenagers and young adults.

Sexting is sending sexually explicit photos and messages through cell phones or online.

Sadly, the practice of this has increased, especially among teens. Teenagers participate in this act as a joke, to gain confidence or because they feel pressured to do it.

Supposing that they find sending naked pictures to people a joke, then teenagers are obviously not knowledgeable of rights and wrongs.

“Young people sometimes take communication for granted… and are not really understanding the impact of their decision–making,” Said principal Tim Thomas.

They need to be assisted in understanding that this sort of deed is inappropriate.

If sexting makes teenagers feel more attractive, they need to be taught that there are other ways to gain confidence.

Their feelings about their looks can no longer be assured by sending these pictures. There are better ways to receive positive reactions for themselves.

Many feel pressured to sext, and this is a different matter in which they need to report their harasser as soon as possible.

Being controlled by someone else into sexting is a hidden problem, one that most cannot admit to.

Sexting is negative in all ways. When people do it willingly, it is completely shameful and shows the lack of self-respect they have.

If teenagers see this as “fun,” then we know there is a serious problem with their use of technology. They are misusing it in a very inappropriate way.

Do not even think about involving yourself in this act. It can get you in serious trouble in the future. The risk is far too much to justify the act.

“Teens forget how, depending on what’s been sent there could be some serious legal and school disciplinary implications,” said Thomas.

Sexting is known to bring emotional consequences such as humiliation, bullying and an end to friendships. Legally, effects include being charged with child pornography.

If you are sending or receiving things, you are risking exposing your parents to legal consequences.

Parents could be charged with delinquency of a minor if they know of their child sexting and do nothing about it.

Sometimes these things result in the child being removed from home and entering foster care.

Others are being forced to engage in this habit, and that is a different situation that needs to be addressed.

While the wrongs of sexting are discussed mildly in school, its growing prevalence should push schools to emphasize it more.

Giving more options for help to students who may be getting tormented into sexting can be extremely helpful for them. They also need a more comfortable escape- some way to get them accepting help, as many are reluctant when it comes to this issue.

When minors are involved, sexting is illegal. It is a good thing that there are punishments for those who do it and involve the youth.

It is a form of bullying that could leave someone seriously damaged.

Given this, if you know anyone who is involved in sexting, it would be best to quickly report it to someone.

You could be saving their reputation down the road.

Everyone knows that whatever happens via cell phone or is put online can never be taken down.

What goes through with technology does not get erased or removed.

It is permanent and can follow someone for the rest of their lives. Think about this next time you are in a situation in which you might participate in sexting.

It should not be tried by anyone ever– it’s dangerous and could have many terrible outcomes.

Young people should not be associated with it– they need to be kept innocent as they are still growing as people and do not need to be damaged by a stained past.

There is no good reason for sexting to happen– it needs to be stopped in order to keep more young people from ruining their futures.