Tahira said: “Sharing intimate selfies or videos is never a good idea because the young person loses control over the image as soon as it is sent. Tahira Rauf, NSPCC service centre manager in Plymouth, warned Herald readers that when young people send images or videos on Snapchat, they lose control of who uses them or how they are used.īut more worryingly, that they can result in bullying by peers or the children being targeted by adult sex offenders. "It’s like sexting but on a new and dangerous level." "The police have been informed and were already aware that this is happening. "Not to mention that this kind of thing could easily get into the wrong hands.
"This was broadcast to their hundreds of followers, probably all other children the same age. "I have recently been shown screenshots of a video of two 13-year olds in Plymouth having sex which was added to their Snapchat story. The concerned mother said: "Parents need to be more vigilant and aware of what their children are doing on social media.
One Plympton resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was shocked to see the video had been shared among young people in the area, reports the Plymouth Herald.