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California Considers Expelling Kids for Sexting

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 8th 2011 2:00PM

Students in California can face expulsion for sexting. Credit: Getty Images Good thing for Rep. Anthony Weiner he is only a member of Congress. If he was a middle school student in California, this sexting business could get him in ...Congressman Weiner could be a big trouble if he were a California school student.
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Court Rules Parents Can Stop 'Sexting' Subjects From Facing Charges

by Mallory Creveling, Posted Mar 19th 2010 4:00PM

Posing for a photograph, which then becomes the subject of a "sext," is not a criminal offense, according to the federal court of appeals. The court finalized its first ruling concerning "sexting" earlier this week, The New York Times reports. This ...
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Rhode Island Lawmakers to 'Sexting' Kids: You Need Help, Not Jail

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 2nd 2010 4:00PM

Rhode Island legislators want to teach young people some cell phone propriety. Credit: Getty Images.
Teenagers in Rhode Island who send sexually suggestive photos and videos of themselves on their cell phones are considered child ...
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New Program to Teach Parents Internet Safety

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Jan 26th 2010 8:00AM

Donna Rice Hughes informs parents about Internet safety. Credit: Enough Is Enough
Hope Witsell committed suicide, becoming the nation's second death clearly linked to "sexting." Last June, Witsell, 13, photographed her breasts and forwarded ...
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'TextEd' Website Launched to Combat Teen Sexting

by Shelley White, Posted Jan 25th 2010 9:00AM

Texting is ubiquitous in Canada, and growing every day. In September 2009, Canadians sent approximately 100 million text messages per day, and text message volumes have been doubling every year since text messaging was introduced in 2002. But when it ...
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