Posts Tagged ‘sexting’

Ludacris’ New Song Soft-sells Sexting

March 11th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

Ludaris in hot water over sexting message in lyrics

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Rapper, Ludacris, has never been one to back down from controversy and his new album, ‘Battle of the Sexes’ has quite a few people talking. One song in particular, ‘Sexting,’ has the Internet aflutter with comments about the song’s…

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Anti-sexting Campaigns Hope to Curb Sexting Craze

February 17th, 2010 by Mia Evans

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As the practice of sexting — an abbreviation for sex and texting — becomes an increasing problem among today’s youth, we are beginning to see a surge in the number of anti-sexting campaigns.

The practice and term have become so…

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Advertising Company Offering Sexting Service to Celebrate V-Day

February 12th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

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This Valentine’s Day, one advertising company doesn’t want you to get all dressed up for a blind date. This V-Day, Red Tettember wants you (and whoever else ends up on their site including teenage kids) to relax at home…

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Does Megan Fox’s Super Bowl Ad Glorify Sexting?

February 9th, 2010 by Elizabeth

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In the ad, youth icon Megan Fox sits in a bubble bath, takes a picture of herself and ponders, “I wonder what would happen if I sent this out?” She then imagines an electrician mindlessly dropping his work on a…

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MTV Tackles ‘Sexting’ Epidemic

February 5th, 2010 by Rosemina Nazarali

mtv logoAs a means to raise awareness about the dangers of sexting, Music Television (MTV) is premiering a documentary special titled ‘Sexting in America: When Privates Go Public’ this upcoming Valentine’s Day. As part of their ‘A Thin Line Campaign’ which tackles digital abuse, MTV is hoping to make teens and tweens alike more aware of the repercussions of sending sexually explicit texts.

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How to talk to your teen about sexting

November 19th, 2009 by Kiwi Commons

How to Talk to your Teen about Sexting

Article updated: February 22, 2010

In 2009, it is estimated that 1 in 5 teens and tweens will send a sexually explicit text message via a mobile phone. This phenomenon is called “sexting” (an amalgam of “sex” and “texting”) and, as…

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Back to School: Internet Safety Makes the Grade

August 24th, 2009 by Kiwi Commons

Back to School Safety Tips for ParentsNow at summer’s end, kids are getting the sun out of their eyes, and shifting their brains into gear for the new school year.  Come September, you’ll find your kids either hitting the books or surfing the web.  And with…

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Special: Teens and the Internet

August 5th, 2009 by Mia Evans

Teens on the InternetEvery day, thousands of teenagers participate in what has been labelled “sexting” (sending sexually explicit pictures of themselves using cell phones or the internet) and cyberbullying.

For most of us, the concept is ludicrous. We would know those pictures could have…

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Cell Phone Safety

May 27th, 2009 by Kiwi Commons

Cell Phone SafetyAs with any other social technology, there are both benefits and risks inherent in using cell phones. Cell phones can help you stay connected with friends and family, serve as an office on the go, and are great in emergency…

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Textual Harassment

May 15th, 2009 by Kiwi Commons

textual-harassment1Text messaging, or “texting” in youth terminology, is now the bread and butter of a teen’s and tween’s social life, with over 30% owning a cell phone by the time they’re 12 years old (Neilson).  With this whole texting explosion,…

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