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Texting is common among teenagers nowadays and there are many dangers through communicating with others online.

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You should always be aware that the person that you meet online could be lying whether it be their identity or background.

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If a person involved in sexting is under age 18, it’s considered child pornography. The legal consequences can vary depending on the state where you live. Some states consider it a felony to both send and receive the photo (even if you didn’t ask the person to send the photo).

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If someone asks you to send anything explicit, you may be afraid to turn them down because you don’t want them to hate you. But remember, if someone truly cares about you, they won’t ask you to do something that puts your mental health at risk.

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Grooming is the process by which offenders build emotional connection with the victim to isolate them and then gradually exploit the victim into doing sexual activities.

To defend against this, you must always remember that you can always stop responding and you should not feel pressured into doing whatever they want you to.

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Even people you trust may forward your messages to others and you may regret sending them. Always remember that whatever comes online, stays online.

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Sexting can be extremely dangerous as it can be spread around the internet and affect your digital footprint and your public profile. REMEMBER that this one thing can ruin your future and career.