More time spent online increases our exposure to cyberbullying, which is the act of bullying another person online. Thankfully, most social media platforms and forums include built-in ways to protect yourself as well as rules that help minimize the risk of bad behaviour by others. But even if...
and it can be even more harmful. Unlike bullying, cyber bullying doesn’t stop when children come home. It can happen all hours of the day, every day of the week. If your child has a cell phone or social media account, they are susceptible to cyber bullying...
If your children are younger, use the acronym STOP to remind your child what to do if they become the victim of a cyberbully:Stop using the computer,Tell an adult about the incident, get theOk to go back online after a period of time away, andPlay with childrennotinvolved in the bully...
Cyberbullying manifests itself as teens using technology to “to hurt, harm, and humiliate” their peers, says Julie Hertzog, director of the National Bullying Prevention Center in Bloomington, MN. “In some ways online bullying can be even more devastating thantraditional bullying, as an aggresso...
9 ways to stop and prevent child bullying From walking away to showing compassion for the kid who is being cruel, there’s plenty that kids and parents can do to stop bullying or deal with it in the moment. By Raina DelisleUpdated Jun 05, 2024 Photo: iStockPhoto Travis Price was bullie...
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Teaching your child to respect themselves and others from an early age can prevent bullying as they get older. Show them what constitutes good behavior. As a parent, be supportive and empathetic to your child. Remember, set a good example for them to follow. Little eyes and ears don’t mi...
Amy Williams is a free-lance journalist based in Southern California and mother of two. As a parent, she enjoys spreading the word on positive parenting techniques in the digital age and raising awareness on issues like cyberbullying and online safety. FollowAmy on Twitter here. ...
Cyberbullying research has increased dramatically in the last few years, and now faces the challenge of contributing to the reduction in rates of cyberbullying. The interventions directed to this end and described in this book are considered along three dimensions: technological vs. relationship; ...
Teach your child about cyberbullying and make sure they know not to respond to harmful messages. Keep computers in open areas in your home and monitor your child’s text messages and online behavior and activity so you’ll be more likely to see if they’re being harassed. There are some ...