Information about Sex Offender: Not Always Black and White

This episode of "speaking Out" we discussed sex offenders: information regarding legislation, along with precautionary measures could take to protect their family and themselves.

Current legislation regarding criminal sexual offenses is not a matter of black and white (this varies form state to state. Rumor has it, that if you are caught urinating outside and a child has witnessed this event, you may be required to be put on the sexual offenders registry. (Don't quote me on this- I haven't seen the proof yet.)

My personal thought, as I am a female, is why on earth would you be pissing outside in the first place? Just my opinion.

The problem lies with many societal issues that take place everyday. For example, statutory rape cases, a young boy and young girl are dating. One day this young boy becomes a young man, and now is 18 and the girl is 16, they are in love..yada...yada...yada...

And of course they are having sex, then they break up or the parents of the girl are upset with the boyfriend. The young man goes to jail and has to deal with the aftermath of being sex offender.

I see where the gray area is, but I also see a solution to the problem. Don't have sex- plain and simple. These days the American culture has became law suit happy. Many people will do just about anything to get revenge on someone that has hurt them.

Time to jump off that wagon...

The current trends among teens and youth in America...apparently is "sexting." I was clueless about this until Brian mentioned it to me. I need to get out more.

Sexting has become a growing trends amongst many people today. A person will sext someone by sending a sexual text message sometimes photos are included along with these messages.

There have been many cases of this were children, have been charged with a felony for doing so. In another case, a woman found her child had committed suicide after the child's boyfriend had distributed the photos of her that she had sexted him.

These are a just a few examples of traumatic incidences that could have been avoided.

Here are few suggestions that we recommended for precautionary measures:

1) If you are under 18, don't have sex
2) If you are over 18,m don't have sex with someone that is under 18, and see some id, meet their parents..., if you are in love with someone under age- you can wait until the are of legal age.
3) If you are going out, to have some drinks or clubbing- don't act like a hoochie mama and don't get ridiculously drunk. Always take your drink with you!!!! Have some class and stay safe.
4) For the guys or ladies out there going out to find them some...don't hook up with someone that is messed up. There could be some serious consequences, the day after.
5) Kids and even adults too- don't take or send naked pictures of yourself. The consequences could lead to criminal charges or public humiliation- either way it's just no good.
6) Parents find out who is in your neighborhood, you can easily locate if a child molester is living in your area. You can go to this website, it's free to use http://www.familywatchdog.us/
This way you can tell your child what areas to avoid.
7) Parents get involved in your children life, ask about their day, have a conversation.

Just a few tips, to protect you and yours safe.