Today, photographs can be shared in an instant through mobile phones via the Internet. Unfortunately, this had led to a growth in “sexting.” Now ubiquitous, “sexting” is the act of sending sexually explicit messages and/or photographs, primarily between mobile phones. In fact, In August 2012, the word “sexting” was listed for the first time in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. The phenomenon is particularly prevalent among teens, many of whom naively think it harmless. Sadly, though, “sexting” can have disastrous consequences. The images are sometimes shared with others, and can quickly circulate around a school. In fact, a 2012 study estimated that 88% of self-made explicit images are “stolen” from their original upload location, and made available on other websites, in particular porn sites collecting sexual images of children and young people. The report highlighted the risk of severe depression for those that lose control of their sexually explicit images and videos. There have been several high profile stories of young girls committing suicide after their sexually explicit images were shared. Parents should be aware their child’s school may be held liable for failing to curb the dissemination of “sexts” depicting their son or daughter.