Sixteen-year-old Charlie has been texting Sophie for about a month. He really wants to go out with her and his friends say if he sends her a nude picture of his genitals, she will definitely go out with him. Not thinking this through, Charlie goes ahead and texts her the picture. Not only does Sophie no longer want to go out with Charlie, but he has also opened himself up to being charged with child pornography due to the ______.

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Sixteen-year-old Charlie has been texting Sophie for about a month. He really wants to go out with her and his friends say if he sends her a nude picture of his genitals, she will definitely go out with him. Not thinking this through, Charlie goes ahead and texts her the picture. Not only does Sophie no longer want to go out with Charlie, but he has also opened himself up to being charged with child pornography due to the ______.

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Sending a nude picture of oneself, if one is under 18 years of age, is considered as production and distribution of child pornography, which is a serious offense that can lead to being charged under sex offender laws. The other options are not relevant to this scenario.

Sixteen-Year-Old Charlie Has Been Texting Sophie for About a Month