need info on sexting
 

hi! i am working on an academic paper pertaining to teen sexting. U.S. teens are facing harsh legal consequences for sexting. i was wondering if sexting is common in japan, and if so, how is it being handled. i'd appreciate any comments!

Hey,

Well I don't really know whether it exists in Japan or not but you can visit this page to know more about it:
Sexting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I hope it will help you

What is so bad about sexting? As long as you don´t do it with minors there is nothing bad about it, ain´t it?

I was trying to look up information for you, but I'm not finding much specifically for Japan on the whole sexting business. I keep coming across US cases. Maybe there's a certain aspect to it you can include so that it can be narrowed down some more. I'm a bit curious of this myself.Please tell me you're joking. What about those situations where boys send out a nude pic of a girl that sent it to him in confidence? Personally, the whole thing is just downright stupid.

I repeat:

The OP is asking for information on sexting outside of the US and if it exists. This thread will not become a debate on the merits of sexting or anything else outside the OPs request, or else it will be closed.

and its very imature on young kids these days..

i'm starting to think this issue is mostly unique to the USA. they make such a big deal about it here. just wondering, what do you guys think about kids going to prison for this? do you think that's extreme?

In this regard, I do feel it's extreme. Yes, the people involved should be punished, but not to that level.

I guess these kids are immune to red writing? I think this thread should be

Ok, I missunderstood something on wikipedia so I thought of it as nothing bad^^

MMM: keep cool, I´ve just asked a tiny question ;) :vsign:

at spirit: I´ve asked a friend in japan and he said he didn´t hear about it and non of his friends neither so I think it does not really exist in japan or that is at least not popular, about it´s legally nobody was able to tell me something about it but I think (hope^^) it´s forbidden.

Edit: I´ve just read that japan is planning to ban mobile phones from schools to prevent something like this at least at the schoolyard so I think it´s forbidden anyways.

I don`t really think it`s common in Japan. I can`t say that I`ve even heard about it - and although there are tons of sites offering to hook you up with a phone friend... The ultimate goal is to meet up with them for real life action, not sexual talk.

In my experience and observances, people in Japan seem a lot less embarrassed about actually doing the act than talking about it. I would say this includes photographing bits and pieces.

For as mainstream as camera phones are, I have to say that I think "sexting" is fairly uncommon.

I have friends/rel with teenagers, I could see what they say if you still need opinions?