Teen Sexting / Webcams

Most parents, teacher and counselors are unaware of the new epidemic that is already on itʼs way: teens and young adults are getting hooked on the potentially dangerous world of sex, porn and online addictions. 

In and of itself, technology is not bad, but it can take away from the real world and can create an exciting and captivating imbalance in our youth’s  lives. The imbalance can be the problem.

Did you know, twenty five percent of teens have electronically sent or posted online, nude or semi-nude pictures or videos of themselves?

As virtual relationships replace real  relationships, the online community supersedes family, anonymity displaces responsibility, and fantasy takes over reality.

Real relationships have real challenges and struggles and require emotional investments. Porn and virtual relationships are build on fantasy and can be turned on and off through a click on the computer or i-phone. 

A survey on sexting by teens revealed: 

 – 27% said sexting happens all the time 

 – 40% knew someone who had engaged in sexting 

 – 50% admitted to receiving or sending nudes

The Internet, while a great asset and tool in our lives also  creates a unique environment that: 

• Allows for behavior that would be less likely to occur offline
• Decreases ability to think of consequences
• Potentially impairs empathy
• Places teenagers at risk for exploitation
• And cannot be ignored as a factor in problematic online sexual behavior – Internet can facilitate sexual offending