Summary of "Teens, Nude Photos and the Law"
The function of sexting is creating, taking, or transferring nude pictures via the internet. A recent study, created by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, says that “One teenager in five reported having sent or posted naked photos of themselves” (Lithwick par. 2). According to the law, teens, whether they are a forwarder, receiver, or sender, all are charged with the same offense: child pornography. Lithwick believes teens should not be on the registered sex offender list for a period time just because they are too stupid to know that their childish behaviors result in a criminal offense. Lithwick argues that most teens, who are found guilty to child porngraphy charges, are not sexual predators. Lastly, members of the judicial process need to realize that a permanent criminal record should not be given along with the virtual shame a person will have for the rest of their life. ‘Sexting’ has become a child pornography epidemic, because people of the law believe that teens should be convicted with child pornography for the act of ‘sexting.’
Works Cited
Lithwick, Dahlia. “Teens, Nude Photos and the Law.” Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2009.
Works Cited
Lithwick, Dahlia. “Teens, Nude Photos and the Law.” Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2009.