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Shawn Edgington, Of The Cyber Safety Academy Talks SEXting

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Join Dave and Bill as we interview Shawn Edgington, she will share insight stories about sexting (sending sexually explicit messages or photos via mobile phone) are all over the news. While several states are passing laws that lessen offenders' legal burden, the aftermath of public humiliation can be devastating for victims.

 
How can parents educate their children about this growing threat? Ask SHAWN MARIE EDGINGTON. As America's cyberbullying prevention expert, Edgington's mission is to protect children from cyberbullies and sexting.
 
"Sexting is an increasingly popular practice that puts teens at risk. A sext can be used to gain power and cause pain -- and can lead to cyberbullying," Edgington says.
 
Invite this engaging, knowledgeable guest to answer these hot-button questions:
 
What are the penalties for distributing sexually explicit images of minors? Are they too harsh?
 
Could teens who get caught sexting be forced to register as sex offenders?
 
Should teens be charged as felons for forwarding a sext?
 
What are the alternatives to sending our teens to jail? 
 
Should schools be required to provide "sext education"?
 
What 5 steps can parents take to help prevent sexting?
 
Shawn Edgington, founder of The Cyber Safety Academy, CEO of a national insurance firm and author of... THE PARENT'S GUIDE TO TEXTING, FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA: UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS AND DANGERS OF PARENTING IN A DIGITAL WORLD

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