But your's and other's comments are right: They are just kids being kids. This shouldn't be considered a criminal problem. Especially not when it could mean they'd have to be registered sex offenders for the rest of their lives.
No, these aren't kids just being kids. They ARE in fact, producing and distributing child porn, even if it is pics of themselves.
Dumb kids, yes, but they are sending these pics to unsuspecting boys, and eventually those pics WILL get out and be distributed to pedophiles.
I doubt these kids will end up with such a serious charge, but the charge has to be laid regardless. A lesson has to be learned.