Cyber Bullying
Stop and think before you CLICK.
- Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.
- More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberthreats online.
- Over 25 percent of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet.
- Well over half of young people do not tell their parents when cyber bullying occurs.
- http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html
What is Cyber Bullying?
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, Cyber-Bullying is the use of technology—email, instant messaging, text messaging, personal Web pages such as Myspace or Facebook—to bully, intimidate and harass a person or group of people.
Stand Up to Cyberbullying
Don't write it, Don't forward it.
Delete Cyber Bullying
Don't write it
Don't forward it.
How often does it happen?
% of students reporting that they have experienced Cyber bullying in their life.
Recognize the Effects on your child:
Becomes withdrawn or shy
Shows signs of depression
Is extremely moody or agitated
Is anxious or overly stressed out
Shows signs of aggressive behavior
Loses interest in school
Suddenly stops using the computer