Understanding Cyber-Bullying: Effects, Prevention, and Parental Guidance
Cyber-bullying is a pervasive issue faced by many children and teenagers today, often taking place in the safety of their own homes. It includes harmful actions such as harassment, impersonation, and public humiliation through various online platforms. The negative consequences can lead to a drop in grades, low self-esteem, and depression. It’s crucial for parents to support their children, recognize the signs, and take action by involving schools and law enforcement when necessary. Awareness and intervention can help combat the effects of cyber-bullying.
Understanding Cyber-Bullying: Effects, Prevention, and Parental Guidance
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CYBER-BULLYING JessicaWhite
Tormented • Harassed • Embarrassed • Threatened • Humiliated What is Cyber-Bullying?
Blocking or excluding email address • Hacking • Rating peers • Creating a website to bash students or teachers
How Cyber-Bullying Works • Instant Message • Text Message • Gaming • Impersonation
The Effects of Cyber-Bullying • Drop in Grades • Low Self-Esteem • A change in interests • Depression
Facts you need to know • It occurs in the Childs home • Being bullied at home can make children feel unsafe. • Kids say things online that they wouldn’t say in person • It can be done in large groups • It can be anonymous • It may seem unavoidable
Is it really that bad? According to Pew’s recently-released study “about one third of all teenagers who use the Internet say they have been targets of a range of annoying and potentially menacing online activities.”
Being quite is NOT okay. • Videos • Bully How to handle it
What's the parents role? • Be supportive of your child • Don’t brush it off • Let your school know • Keep all evidence • Contact law enforcement • Be aware that your child could be cyber-bullying someone as well
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/parents/index.html • http://www.speaknowpress.com/2011/18-million-kids-will-be-bullied-in-the-u-s-this-year/ • http://www.netsmartz.org/NSTeens/TerribleText • http://www.ncpc.org/topics/cyberbullying/what-is-cyberbullying • http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19620683/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/t/cyberbullying-really-bad/ REFERENCES
