LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KOIN) — ‘MOSS’: Mom Over Shoulder.
That’s just one of the many popular sexting shortcuts and acronyms teens are using these days, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office released its tip of the week newsletter on Thursday: “What every parent should know about sexting.”
Sexting is a troubling trend, authorities said. It involves youth sending sexually explicit messages and/or photos of nude or semi-nude teens using smartphones and texting apps.
“With today’s technology, (the photos and messages) often reach far beyond those meant to share them,” according to the sheriff’s office.
SOME POPULAR SEXTING SHORTCUTS OR ACRONYMS
| P911 | Parent Alert | PAL | Parents are listening | PAW | Parents are watching |
| PIR | Parent in room | KPC | Keeping parents clueless | 99 | Parent no longer watching |
| CD9 | Code 9 (Parents are around) | 8 | Oral Sex | 143 | I love you |
| 182 | I hate you | ADR | Address | ASL | Age, Sex, Location |
| GNOC | Get naked on cam | KFY/K4Y | Kiss for you | LMIRL | Lets meet in real life |
| MOOS | Member(s) of the opposite sex | MorF | Male or Female | MOSS | Mom over shoulder |
| NALOPKT | Not a lot of people know that | NIFOC | Nude in front of comp | NMU | Not much, U |
| RUH | Are you horny | TDTM | Talk to dirty to me | WYCM | Will you call me? |
The sheriff’s office released the following information:
The trouble with sexting:
- Because photos can be distributed widely, sexting can ruin reputations and limit one’s ability to get into college, join the military or get a desired job.
- Sexting can result in anxiety and depression.
- It is a crime. Federal law prohibits possessing, distributing or taking sexually explicit images of anyone under the age of 18. State laws may vary, but sexting may lead to jail time and to teens being labeled as sex offenders.
- Information sent via cell phone will be available for as long as 30 to 50 years.
What can parents and guardians do about sexting?
- Talk to your children about the dangers of sexting.
- Set rules and consequences for breaking them.
- Be aware of what your children are posting publicly.
- Know who they’re communicating with.
- Learn how to use their cell phones.
- Be aware of sexting shortcuts and acronyms (see above)
What to tell your children about sexting:
- Anything you send or post WILL NOT GO AWAY.
- Nothing you send or post will remain private. You may intend it to go to one person, but it could be forwarded to others without your knowledge.
- You risk jail time as well as being labeled a sex offender.
- You don’t have to give in to pressure from others to do something that makes you UNCOMFORTABLE.
- Friends who care about you won’t want you to get into trouble by sexting.
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