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New Study Links Teen Sexting to Sexual Activity (VIDEO)

Jane Lynch — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:45:08 +0000

It turns out “sexting’ is more than just words for many teens. A new study shows that “sexting,” or the sending or receiving of sexually explicit messages or photos by cell phone is linked to teenage sexual activity.

Giving your teenager a cell phone shouldn’t be a free-for-all when it comes to how they use it, says Jane Lynch, one of the stars of the hit FOX show “Glee,” and author and educator Rosalind Wiseman, both of whom have served on the LG TextEd Council. LG.com gives resources and skills to parents about how to teach mobile and ethical behavior to kids. Watch Wiseman and Lynch talk to genConnect more about this important topic, below:

“I want parents not to freak out. I want them to be able to see that this technology is integrated into every part of our lives,” Wiseman said. “Just like we teach our children how to act in real life and what those values are and morals and what the standards are, we have to be able to do that with technology, as well. … It’s about being able to say, ‘Ok, I’m going to incrementally give my child this freedom.’”

LG Mobile Phones has also found that sexting among teens is becoming quite prevalent; for example, at least 33 percent of teens have received a nude photo of someone over their cell phone.

“Educating yourself, as a parent, is extremely important because your own lack of knowledge to this reality can lead to circumstances no parent wants to face,” says Dr. Charles Sophy, medical director for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. “When a child’s reputation is ruined due to a thoughtless and careless act, the damages can be life-long.”

According to the new study out this week, teens who sexted were more likely to be sexually active, and some were more likely to engage in risky sex. Researcher Eric Rice, PhD, assistant professor of social work at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, who published his findings in the journal Pediatrics, found that 15 percent of teens who had access to a cell phone had sexted, and 54 percent reported knowing someone who had sent a sext.

“Sexting is part of the new landscape of the sex lives of teens,” says Rice.

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‘Don’t Freak Out’ About Kids Texting (VIDEO)

Jane Lynch — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:00:27 +0000

“Glee” star Jane Lynch and author Rosalind Wiseman offer ways parents can communicate with kids on safe cell-phone use, texting

Jane Lynch, one of the stars of the hit FOX show “Glee,” and author and educator Rosalind Wiseman, are on the LG TextEd Council. LGTextEd.com gives resources and skills to parents about how to teach mobile and ethical behavior to kids. Watch Rosalind and Jane talk to genConnect more about this important topic, below:

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So what’s a parent to do to keep their kids safe on the phone?

“I want parents not to freak out. I want them to see this technology is integrated into every part of our lives,” Rosalind said. “It’s not something to judge your neighbor about … it’s about being able to say ‘ok, I’m going to incrementally give my child this freedom.’”

Jane, who calls herself a “reformed texting-while-driving person,” offers a series of funny videos at LGtexted.com which offers little life lessons about safe cell-phone and texting use. “I think it’s a wonderful thing when parents go online and see that. It’s real funny. It’s good stuff.”

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Jane Lynch Says ‘All Good Things Flow From Coffee’ (VIDEO)

Jane Lynch — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:00:10 +0000

Watch Jane Lynch, “Glee” Star and host of the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on September 18, talk to Quickie Chick Laurel House about her morning and what inspires her creative side.

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About Life Quickies: Laurel House, aka Quickie Chick, is a lifestyle expert. A Life Quickie is a tip, a trick or a piece of advice that helps fast-paced chicks. Whether it is how to cure a headache or how to muster confidence before a big meeting, there is a quickie for every facet of life. Everyone has a Life Quickie? What’s yours?

About Bummer With Benefits: Laurel House is also the inventor of this term, which is taking a less-than-stellar experience and finding the silver lining. It is about learning a positive long-term lesson. Everyone has a Bummer With Benefits. What’s yours?

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Jane Lynch: Teach Kids Cell Phone Responsibility (VIDEO)

Jane Lynch — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:42:56 +0000

Watch genConnect interview Jane Lynch, actress in Glee 3D and author of the upcoming Happy Accidents, on her campaign with LG about how parents should educate their children on cell phone use.

Jane Lynch: ‘Laying Down the Law’ With Child Cell Phone Use (VIDEO)

Jane Lynch — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:09:20 +0000

Watch genConnect interview Jane Lynch, actress in Glee 3D and author of the upcoming Happy Accidents, on her campaign with LG about how parents should educate their children on cell phone use. ”What we do is we talk about parents educating themselves and modeling good behavior like not texting while they’re driving and also laying down the law with cell phones; you don’t give a kid too young a cell phone and you make sure you let them know it’s a privilege, not a right,” she said.

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