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Proposal Would Punish PARENTS of 'Sexting' Teens

By "eAdvocate"

Having to attend a class (Parental punishment for teen's sexting) , is considered a "Tool" by the State's Attorney General! What? This one should really go well in the next election...2-8-2011 Texas: Teen, parent would have to undergo 'education program' on dangers of practice. A measure which would allow a judge to punish the parents of teenagers who engage in the risky practice known as 'sexting,' was introduced today in the Texas Legislature, and immediately received the support of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 1200 WOAI news reports. The measure, introduced by State Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin), would make sexting a Class C misdemeanor requiring a court appearance for the teenaged violator, and would allow a judge to 'sentence' his or her parent to participate in an education program on sexting's long-term harmful consequences...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues, News, Recidivism and Studies on February 08, 2011 (boomark / email).