What is sexting? Have you heard the saying that “Sexting is the new first base” for today’s kids? It can strike fear into parents’ hearts — but it’s 100% a reality for young people growing up in the digital age.

Teen sexting usually happens via text message or in the direct messages of popular social media platforms like Instagram. Snapchat is one of the most popular sexting apps because sent photos “disappear” after opening — (but not really, screenshots can still be taken). Snapchat was even created for the sole purpose of sending nudes.

Regardless of whether a kid ever actually wants to send nudes, they're going to be judged or compared for their decision. This is incredibly stressful (and unfair). Being young, kids don't always fully appreciate just how risky some behaviors are — especially when it seems like the whole world is doing something.

Most parents think “not my kid” when it comes to the idea of them ever sexting. However, according to our data from 2021, 68.97% of tweens and 90.73% of teens encountered nudity or content of a sexual nature while online.

If you're worried your child may be sexting, pay attention to these warning signs:

They have a vault app installed
They use their phone so that no one can ever see what they're doing.
They hide certain apps from the home screen of their phone
If you're worried about your child sexting, Bark can help give you peace of mind.

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