In my last article, we looked at the rise of sexting and the very real risks that it poses for young people (Sexting: Tackling a growing problem, SecEd, February 2016: http://bit.ly/1OOmBVS).
Our students must be aware of the potential for exploitation, abuse, coercion and the negative impact on self-esteem, reputation, future education and employment opportunities, and, of course, identity that can come with sexting. Parents and teachers need to be aware that sexting has been linked with higher levels of risky behaviours, including early sexual activity, and studies have also found that it is correlated with impulsivity and substance use and/or abuse (Benotsch, Snipes, Martin & Bull, 2013).
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