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TX - Proposal Would Punish PARENTS of 'Sexting' Teens

Original Article So now, instead of teaching kids and giving the public the tools to learn, they are going to punish parents for their kids "crimes?" Just the typical knee jerk reactions to a hyped up hysteria. 02/07/2011 By Jim Forsyth 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. - I am going to laugh my butt off if Mr. Abbott's kids get caught sexting and he has to attend this punishment! 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 on February 08, 2011 (boomark / email).