"Sexting," the latest term in the digital revolution, is the practice of sending erotic images and messages via cell phone or posting the images on the internet. And while this may raise a few eyebrows when done by adults it raises a lot more concern when the ones doing the sexting are kids.

All across the world boys and girls are using the built in cameras in their cell phones to take nude and semi-nude shots of themselves and sending them to boyfriends, friends, or classmates. Some only send the picture to a single person while others send it to dozens. A survey of American teens in January suggested that as many as 1 in 5 teens are engaged in this activity

Below is information and tips that will help keep kids safe from the perils of sexting: