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Cyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know - Coggle Diagram
Cyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know
Cyberbullying is different
The internet is accessible 24/7 and so bullying can happen 24/7 as well
Pictures, messages, and videos can be posted anonymously through online platforms
Posts are extremely hard to be deleted, so they are out in the world for others to see
Effects of Cyberbullying
With cyberbullying, kids are more likely to
Have low-self esteem
Receive poor grades
Experience in-person bullying
Skip school
Abuse drugs and alcohol
Establish Technology Rules
Educate on responsible use of computers, cell phones, etc.
Define what sites children are allowed to visit and what sites are off limits
Help them learn about what they should post about
Help them understand who will see what they post and who they want to see it
Educate about keeping passwords safe and ssecure
Reporting Cyberbullying
Online Service Providers
Review the terms and conditions
Report so that the site can take action against the other users
Visit social media safety centers for help with reporting
Law Enforcement
Keep evidence of cyberbullying
Violence threats, sexual messages or pictures, stalking, hate crimes should all be reported
Schools
Keep evidence, the bullying is most likely happening in person
Schools are required to address cyberbullying