Your kids can't escape the cyberbully
Bullying has changed! Your children no longer just face bullies at school or in the community.
The bully can find them in your home, in their bedrooms, in your car!
Things all parents should know about cyberbullies and how to protect your child.
The bully can find them in your home, in their bedrooms, in your car!
Things all parents should know about cyberbullies and how to protect your child.
what to do if your child is....
Bullied"Tell them not every cyberbully needs a response. If they receive a message or picture [that’s inappropriate], try to ignore it. Sometimes, bullies are just trying to get a rise. If it persists, try to get documentation. Try to get screenshots, especially if it’s something like Snapchat [where communications quickly vanish]. If it gets to the point where it’s really hurtful or sexual, or goes on a long time, parents should tell kids that they need to put their devices down. Just don’t look. Don’t check. Getting school personnel involved may be useful if the cyberbullying happens at school or is having an impact on the student’s ability to learn."
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/do-anonymous-apps-enable-cyberbullying-160145 |
the bystanderBystanders need to realize that bullying is a serious problem, and that a lack of action on their part will only give bullies more opportunities to torment their victims. Some argue that close to 50% of all bullying events stop when a bystander decides to intervene which just further shows the importance of intervening.
For more information visit the page below. http://us.reachout.com/facts/factsheet/bystaders-role-in-cyberbullying |
the bully"Kids try on different personalities. A child might try out cyberbullying behavior. You need to tell them, “That’s not how we act in this family, and we mean it.” You almost have to have a family intervention. Tell them, “We’re going to monitor you,” and add software so you can do it. It’s important that this is not just yelling at a child, but talking to them and following up."
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/do-anonymous-apps-enable-cyberbullying-160145 |