The Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know 2010
Distributed by Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549; 800-431-2050
Produced by Anson Schloat and Peter Cochran
Directed by Anson Schloat
DVD, color, 20 min.
Jr. High - Adult
Adolescence, Technology
Date Entered: 06/10/2010
Reviewed by Nicole Cooke, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJA relatively new phenomenon, a direct outgrowth of technology and social networking, sexting is the sending and receiving of sexually explicit pictures, videos and/or messages, primarily via cell phone. However distasteful these practices may be, there are very serious and criminal consequences associated with sexting, namely being branded a sex offender for life. Approximately 30% of teens engage in sexting because they think it's funny, they succumb to peer and dating pressure, they perceive received pictures to be trophies, and on a more malicious note, sexts are being used for revenged and defamation.
HRM products are typically well done, and this video is no exception; in fact, this is one of HRM better films. As always, HRM products come with teaching guides and additional resources, and this video even comes with an auxiliary segment for parents and educators. The Dangers of Sexting is of excellent quality in terms of video, audio and editing components, and is highly recommended. This film best suited for school libraries, and compliments curriculum units on technology/social media, sexuality education, and current events.