According to the Oxford Dictionary, Sexting is “the sending of sexually explicit photographs or messages via mobile phone.” Talk to your teens about the dangers and legalities of sexting. Most teens think sexting is harmless. In the state of California sexting as an underage student is illegal. Sexting for teens is considered child pornography. Possessing a photo is a felony. Sending a photo or forwarding is considered distribution of child pornography and is a felony as well. If someone sent your teen a sexting photo and it is on your teen’s phone, it is considered possession of child pornography and your teen could be charged with a felony.