Definition of sexting
: the sending of sexually explicit messages or images by cell phone
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This week, Lopinto's campaign put out a commercial capitalizing on Fortunato's support for Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni, who was embroiled in a sexting scandal that allegedly involved a 17-year-old Jesuit High School student.
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The former congressman was already facing a number of sexting scandals when his inappropriate exchanges with a minor became the subject of an FBI investigation.
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Where, when, and what to eat for dinner is the most common topic of conversation, rather than planning your next date, or (God forbid) sexting.
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Learn what apps predators use to target youths; better monitor what your children are doing online; identify and prevent sexting and cyberbullying.
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The solution, says this e-mail, is an interview with two authors willing to discuss both the perils of sexting and the value of good manners.
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Analyzing the data collectively, researchers found that sexting prevalence increased over time.
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An administrative assistant pushed out after a sexting scandal is suing Forest Hills Local Schools.
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Polls about the prevalence of sexting, lists of cheap date ideas and cheesy pick-up lines appeared next to more serious pieces like a Q&A with a police officer on dating violence and interviews with teachers who met their spouses in high school.
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