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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]13 and sexting and "half" nudes?

This is a tough path to be on. The phone is gone. Family time happens. Time with you happens daily. Pick a show or take a walk together or do something that's just time with you. Also: therapy. For her and you.

Sorry if this seems alarmist but my daughter's friend is a couple years older and was on the same path. Parents took away social media but it was not enough... has moved on to in person activities with many, many partners. [/quote]

First I think OP is doing many things right. I agree with PP above.

The most important thing here is your relationship with your daughter. You need to be her parent but someone she trusts and can open up to. Being only the heavy and taking away the phone will not resolve the longer-term dynamic here. I think therapy with DD is a good idea.

Second, the OP's messaging is good. If there is an aunt, an older cousin, a family friend, I would enlist them to also share the message that things that start on a phone can stay on the internet. Forever. In other words, see if there are other people who can reinforce this message.

Finally, a lot of kids are sexting. Why? Peer pressure. Extension of "selfie" culture. Wanting to be liked. Uncomfortable saying no. Talk to DD about what she might say if someone asks her for a pic. Talk to DD about what it means if they are mean to her if she doesn't. Talk to DD about some of the comebacks ("hey, you sent one to Joe, why won't you do it again") so she is prepared. Simply telling her not to do something isnt enough education or amunition to help her actually navigate the situation.

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