How many teens are actually sexting? Why are they sexting? What will happen if my teen sexts? Is it illegal? How do I have an open and loving conversation with my teen about sexting and its dangers? All these questions and more are discussed in this guide.

— What is “sexting”?

— Are teens sexting?

— Why do they sext?

— What apps do they use to sext?

— Emojis as sexts?

— Isn’t it illegal for a minor to sext?

— How is sexting affecting teens?

— I checked my teen’s phone, didn’t find any- thing, so he/she isn’t sexting, right?

— If my child isn’t sexting, do I really need to talk about it?

— So how do I address this with my child(ren)?

— When should I address it with my kids?

— What if I’ve done everything I can, but my kid still won’t stop sexting?!

— How can I start discipling my younger kids to not even be tempted by sexting?

— Anything else I should know?