Cyber Bullying

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What is Cyber bullying? Cyber bullying uses technology to harass, threaten,

embarrass or target another person.

It is most common in young people

1 in 2 teens and 1 in 6 preteens have been affected by cyber bullying

Many times cyber bullies don’t know they are being mean, they think it might be a harmless joke You shouldn’t say or send anything rude that you

wouldn’t say in person.

Types of Cyber BullyingSome cyber bullying can be easy to

depict: such as; someone might be shown a text, message or tweet that is hurtful

Some are less obvious than that such as; posting personal

information, pictures or

videos to hurt or embarrass

someone

There Are 2 Forms of Cyber BullyingDirect Attacks: These would be done in the form

of instant messaging, text messaging, stealing passwords, blogs, websites, sending pictures, internet polling or interactive gaming

Cyber bullying by proxy: In this situation, the cyber bully gets someone else to do their work for themMany times the person doesn’t know they are

being used for cyber bullyingThis is the most dangerous form because adults

can get involved in the harassment without knowing they are working with a kid

The most common way this is done is by the cyber bully getting a hold of the victims account and sending something out to everyone.

Signs of a Child Who is Cyber BulliedThose who are cyber bullied are at greater risk of

anxiety, depression and other stress related disorders- some have turned into suicide or suicide attempts

Signs:Emotional distress during or after using the internet or

phoneBeing productive or secretive with their digital lifeWithdrawal from friends and activitiesAvoidance of school or group gatheringsSlipping grades and “acting out” in anger at homeChanges in mood, behavior, sleep or appetite

How Parents Can HelpMany of those who are cyber bullied are scared to

tell an adult because they are ashamed of the social stereotype or they might fear losing their computer privileges

Talk with your child if you find out they are being bullied

Bring up any past experiences you

might have so they know they aren’t alone

Block the bully from the students

friends

Limit access to technology

Know your kids online world

Look to the web for help

Let the child know before taking any extreme

actions

How Parents Can Help Continued…If your child is the cyber bully, talk to

them about what they are doing and the negative effect it has on others

Let them know that any form of bullying is unacceptable

Talk to teachers and guidance counselors to help identify what might cause their student to bully someone

Bullying in the Schools

Many schools have a protocol against bullying and it will be dealt with immediately

However, some schools can be sued if they overstep any boundaries

It is important to be aware of the incidence and know everything that has happened before taking any extreme actions.

It Gets Better OrganizationThere were many children committing suicides

because they weren't being accepted based off of their sexual orientation

This organization was created show the young LGBT people the levels of happiness and positivity their lives will reach

They are not alone

and it WILL get better

After Dan Savage created

a YouTube video to inspire young

people who were experiencing

harassment and taking their own lives, this

organization turned into a worldwide movement.

Information Found…Kids Health-Cyber-Bullying

Wired Kid-Stop Cyber Bullying

Brain Pop- Cyber Bullying

It Gets Better