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Miami Schools Plan 'Sexting' Curriculum

Effort to combat practice includes warnings on safety, law

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Miami-Dade school district is going all out in its attempt to stomp out “sexting,” the Miami Herald reports. The superintendent says he wants to work with law enforcement to develop the nation's top sexting program, including a special curriculum to educate students of all ages about the practice. “This is to protect kids,” he said, “to make them aware of the legal implications of some of their virtual transactions.”

Teachers and parents will also receive special instruction. “As parents, we have to realize this is something that's going on,” said the head of the PTA. Teens in other states have been charged with felony pornography for transmitting naughty images of themselves or others. In a survey, one in five teens reported doing so.

In this May 22, 2008 file photo, parents listen to a seminar on sexting conducted by Connecticut State Police Sgt. Jim Smith of the state police cybercrimes unit in Windsor Locks, Conn.
In this May 22, 2008 file photo, parents listen to a seminar on "sexting" conducted by Connecticut State Police Sgt. Jim Smith of the state police cybercrimes unit in Windsor Locks, Conn.   (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, file)
The Miami-Dade school system intends to teach students about the dangers of sexting.
The Miami-Dade school system intends to teach students about the dangers of "sexting."   (Shutterstock)
The Miami-Dade schools plan to add lessons on the dangers of sexting to the three Rs.
The Miami-Dade schools plan to add lessons on the dangers of "sexting" to the three Rs.   (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Snarfeh
Jul 11, 2009 4:39 AM CDT
No doubt the religious right will have a fit over this...I can hear 'em already: "How dare you talk to MY kids about sex when I myself won't do it!!"
Bubblebee
Jul 10, 2009 10:03 AM CDT
My parents taught me to respect my body, where are these kids parents? I intend to check my son's cell phone periodically when he is mature enough to have one.
freethemall
Jul 10, 2009 7:06 AM CDT
I agree, just tell it like it is, without exaggeration and hyperbole, as is often done when attempting to educate children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

 
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