Sexting by teens should only be allowed at 75 mph on a two lane road at night.

Sexting is stupid, but should not be illegal and certainly shouldn’t fall under “child pornography”. Doing so waters down the truly disgusting act of child porn. “Sexting” should be something that parents educate their child against and if the child fails to make a common sense judgement then the fact that the pictures will follow the person around for eternity is punishment enough.

Where were these girls when I was in high school?

Leave the law the way it is. Maybe it will get these kids to stop if they have to worry about being a convicted sex offender for the rest of their lives.

obviously this law isn’t stopping kids. i think that if a girlfriend wants to send her boyfriend a picture, she should be aloud. it’s just like going to their house and getting naked. whats the difference? there isn’t one. if anything this should be handled by the parents, and not the law. it’s none of their business what we do with our body.

Concerned Reader, if you are under 18 you do not have the right to do anything with your body. It should be illegal for anyone who is underage to disrobe in the presence of a member of the opposite sex and to engage in any sexual activities whatsoever. Jailbait means Jailbait

@ Jailbait,

You are such a prude. Consenting teens texting naked pictures to each other is not child porn. The law is dumb and should be revoked.

Matthias, 18 is known as the age of consent for a reason. A person cannot be legally consenting if they are underage.

That is my whole point. They are not old enough to give permission. Would you want your 13 year old daughter displaying herself for her boyfriend?

Jailbait – you do realize the age of consent in PA is 16 right. Being 18 really doesn’t mean much. And technically a 13, 14 or 15 year old can also consent. do some research. making this a sex crime just serves to downplay the severity of an actual accusation of a sex crime. teenagers will always find a way to show their stuff. it’s up to the parents to discuss the ramifications of sexting to their teens. i’ve already discussed it with my boys who are pre-teens, because the topic came up at school, and i’ve made them well aware of how these images can follow them for life.

Matthias – you say alot on here and most times i never really agree with you. but this time i have to say. you hit it right.

Do the Senators and Preachers know about the ‘Sexting Bill’?

Sex and nudity should be saved for within the sacred institution of marriage.

Jailbait – WHY does a 13 year old have a boyfiriend?

So, If I want to jack you up, I get a 14 year old to text you a picture of herself in panties and a bra (just like underwear ads in the Sunday paper) and you visit the big house for kiddy porn?

Damn, now i can get rid of all the jerks at work with one text photo – BRILLIANT!