Stand Up to Sexting (Paperback)

Christy Monson

ISBN 10: 173363357X / ISBN 13: 9781733633574

Published by Bushel & Peck Books, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. Sexting the texting of nude or sexually suggestive images to another person has become so commonplace that nearly 1 in 4 teens admits to being a participant. The problem is, sexting destroys self-esteem, undermines healthy relationships, leads to depression and self-harm, and can even result to run-ins with the law. It's no wonder that parents recently put sexting among their top-3 parenting concerns but what's a parent to do?Stand Up to Sexting is the essential guidebook for parents and tweens to having an open, relaxed conversation about the dangers of sexting. Written in miniature chapters, the book includes friendly illustrations, Q&A prompts for easy conversations, and tools for staying safe. Designed for tweens age 10 to 13, the book is a perfect preemptive tool for preparing your kids before their teen years strike. Chapter topics include:What is Sexting?Sexting and the BrainYour Digital FootprintsWhat to Do if You Feel Pressured to SextBoyfriends and GirlfriendsHow to Avoid Being a Victim of a Sexting BullyStaying Safe from PredatorsUsing the Internet for Goodand much more! Stand Up to Sexting Chapter topics include: What is Sexting? Sexting and the Brain Your Digital Footprints What to Do if You Feel Pressured to Sext Boyfriends and Girlfriends How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Sexting Bully Staying Safe from Predators Using the Internet for Good and much more! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stand Up to Sexting (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bushel & Peck Books
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 173363357X
• ISBN 13: 9781733633574
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Pinilla, Albert
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Stand Up to Sexting is the essential guidebook for parents and tweens to have an open, relaxed conversation about the dangers of sexting. Written in miniature chapters, the book includes friendly illustrations, Q&A prompts for easy conversations, and tools for staying safe.

"A valuable resource on this important topic." ―Kirkus Reviews

Sexting-the texting of nude or sexually suggestive images to another person-has become so commonplace that nearly 1 in 4 teens admits to being a participant. The problem is, sexting destroys self-esteem, undermines healthy relationships, leads to depression and self-harm, and can even result in run-ins with the law. It's no wonder that parents recently put sexting among their top-3 parenting concerns. But what's a parent to do?

Stand Up to Sexting is the essential guidebook for parents and tweens to having an open, relaxed conversation about the dangers of sexting. Written in short chapters, the book includes friendly illustrations, Q&A prompts for easy conversations, and tools for staying safe. Designed for tweens ages 10-13, the book is the perfect preemptive tool for preparing your kids before their teen years strike. Chapter topics include:

• What is Sexting?
• Sexting and the Brain
• Your Digital Footprints
• What to Do if You Feel Pressured to Sext
• Boyfriends and Girlfriends
• How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Sexting Bully
• Staying Safe from Predators
• Using the Internet for Good
• and much more!

About the Author

As a marriage and family therapist, Christy Monson spent years helping clients heal and reframe their lives in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. She received her B.A degree from Utah State University and a M.S. from University of Nevada at Las Vegas. The mother of six children and the grandmother to many grandchildren, Christy is now retired and lives in Northern Utah. She is the author of several books including Love, Hugs, and Hope: When Scary Things Happen (Familius), Family Talk (Familius), and Becoming Free (Familius).