"Instead of watching X factor tonight take a look at this, it just may well safeguard your child." I have found it really helpful to me as a parent. "The link below is from our website and will give you everything you need to know. "They may not like you for it but it's for their safety. You need to be more intrusive and make sure you know what they are posting on social media. "If you are a parent with teenagers you need to get yourself up to speed as to what they are doing online. Why live music in Cornwall is being killed by 'selfish' neighbours.I have dealt with numerous 13-year-old boys and girls this week from the Plympton area who have been exchanging naked images of themselves to others. He gave some timely advice to mums and dads who may have been in the dark about their children's online activity.Īt the time, he said: "SEXTING! I hope that has got your attention because it certainly has for me this week.
“We realise that this can be an embarrassing or awkward conversation for both parents and children, so the NSPCC has created a guide for families about the risks of sexting, what the law says, and what to do if their child has shared a nude image that is being circulated online or among their peers.”ĭevon and Cornwall Police were unable to confirm the matter had been reported.īut the incident comes less than two months after PC Rendle, part of the policing team in Plympton, posted a stark warning following a spate of cases of teens in the city swapping nude images. “As well as causing embarrassment if shared, this material can also put young people at risk of bullying by peers or being targeted by adult sex offenders, so it's vital that parents talk to their children to help them feel empowered to say no to producing these images.
Tahira said: “Sharing intimate selfies or videos is never a good idea because the young person loses control over the image as soon as it is sent. Tahira Rauf, NSPCC service centre manager in Plymouth, warned Herald readers that when young people send images or videos on Snapchat, they lose control of who uses them or how they are used.īut more worryingly, that they can result in bullying by peers or the children being targeted by adult sex offenders. "It’s like sexting but on a new and dangerous level." "The police have been informed and were already aware that this is happening. "Not to mention that this kind of thing could easily get into the wrong hands.