I don't think it's right to blame it on westernisation. i was brought up in India and then shifted to Australia as a teenager. So I have seen both the sides of the world.
I'll be honest, I think my friends in India are more wild compared to my friends in Australia. I have no idea why that's the case. Maybe it's the media in India that encourages teenagers to be wild, without properly educating them of the consequences. In Australia, from year 7 or even before that, people start educating you about safe sex, drugs, harmful effects of everything. And most importantly, to say "no" when you are uncomfortable. And this education continues on till Year 12, with them reinforcing everything that they teach you, so it stays with you for life.
For some reason "sex" is treated sort of a taboo in families, or not talked about freely. I was never educated about it from my parents, and actually found out about it from friends, or the sex-ed I got later when I shifted to Australia. I think if parents played a role in teaching the kids about safe sex practice and other things, it could make a lot of difference in the way people have an understanding of it.
E.g. Driving rashly. In Australia we had so many official people who used to come and educate us about drink+driving, or speeding and the dangerous consequences. I think the fact that I was reminded of what could happen if I did something stupid on the road has what's made me a more cautious and safe driver. Obviously this doesn't hold true for everyone, since you will always find idiots on the road driving rashly. But at least you are educated, and so the next time you think about speeding, or drink+driving, you will think twice about the dangerous, deadly consequences.
Coming to this mms scandal, I think it's a lesson to all girls in this entire world. No matter how much you trust the guy or are in love with him. Never EVER give him any intimate photos or let him record you. You never know where such things can end up!
Edited by Krani - 13 years ago