A pair of sexting scandals in New York and Colorado are the latest reminders of the need for parents to engage young people in conversations about sex and social media, experts say. The two incidents, which both occurred over the last week, have raised concerns about the extent of sexting among students – and led parents, educators, and policymakers to rethink how to deal with teenagers who send sexually explicit photos, videos, and texts to one another. The key, some say, lies less in punitive action than in meaningful dialogue between adults and adolescents. Recommended: Do you have a clue about teenage behavior? Take our quiz! “We’ve enabled kids to communicate in unprecedented ways...
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