Sorry this happened salukigirl - were these pics of her BF or her or both?? I'm assuming your sister has spoken to your niece about relationships and sex etc. TBH I'm not surprised - after 2 months of school a 13 yr old girl at my daughters school, took completely pornographic pics of herself and sent them to a 13 yr old boy via Wi Fi on his Xbox, when his buddy was over. Her pics were on a 50 inch plasma TV and on his computer and cell phone. He then sent these pics to many boys at the school and boys were giggling in huddles at recess looking at these pics. I remember this girl since kindergarten and she was considered popular. The police got involved and luckily for them, they didn't get charged with possession of child pornography but were given mandatory counseling. The girl had to change schools. I was shocked.

My 13 yr old shows me Facebook profiles and you would be surprised to see their pictures. Most parents don't know what their kids are doing with their cameras. Most of the pics are done in front of a mirror so they can take the pic. They pose in provocative shots in push up bras and bikini underwear. Why their parents don't see their profile pics I'll never know. My daughter knows I have access to her Facebook, so her pics are respectable.

People/ young people need to understand once your inappropriate pics are sent, it could end up in anyone's possession. The prime example is Wiener. I've told my daughter's once your pic is on the internet, the 'world' has access to it.

I think your sister should have an open talk with your niece, as to whether she's having sex with this boy - does she need reliable birth control? It's not enough just for the BF to get consequences - the parents need to have a mature open conversation with each of their children and face the real possibility they might be having sex. Better do that, than have your niece end up pregnant.

Yes you're probably right your niece needs some one on one attention. She needs to get away from feeling mad about this / hoping they'll listen, to being realistic with a sincere conversation. ATM your niece and her BF will just play it cool for a while but their sexual feelings will still be there and needs to be dealt with.