Cyber bullying
Parental Involvement
Facts & Tips
Facts :
- Only 1 in 10 victims will report online abuse to a trusted adult.
- Most parents do not realize until it is too late.
- 1/2 of all teens have been the victim ,the same amount are guilty of the bullying.
- Cyber bullying leads to depression ,anxiety ,and unfortunately suicide.
- 1 In 6 parents are aware that their child is being bullied.
- Girls are more apt to take part in bullying than boys.
Tips :
- You should approach your child if you notice any emotional /behavioral changes.
- Follow your child on social media
- Do not overreacted and blame them if they are being bullied.
Kenneth Weishuhn Jr.
- Iowa teen who committed suicide by hanging himself at 14 because of bullying.
- Bullied because he was gay ;was made the subject of a hate group on Facebook.
- Him mom was aware of the bullying.
Blocking on Social Media/Instagram
Follow instructions on website ,it successful the bully can no longer see your profile or search for you.
Report inappropriate activity.
If you are being bullied or witness someone else being a victim ,you can use this feature to report them.
How to avoid /handle a cyberbully
Avoid:
- Do not accept friends requests from strangers.
- Think twice about the content you post ,and how it affects others.
- Keep personal information offline.
How to handle bully:
- Be civil.
- Do not respond.
- Save all evidence.
Consequences of bullying:
- Suspended from school and all extracurricular activities.
- Civil lawsuits ,even criminal charges.
- Could be charged under Ohio's Telecommunications Harassment Law.
Helpful Resources
- stopbullying.gov
- modernmom.com
- everydaylife.com