Cyberbullying
Learn About It!
What is Cyber Bullying?
http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html
What's the Difference?
http://www.internetsafety101.org/cyberbullyingstatistics.htm
What Are the Effects?
Although it seems like a minor issue, more goes into cyber bullying that you'd think. It can result to bullying in person on school grounds, or kids can become depressed, self-esteem can lower, they could resort to becoming a loner, and all of these feelings can last for years. Unfortunately, what most people do not like to recognize, is that these feelings can turn into something much greater; like suicide. Peer victimization in children and adolescents is associated with higher rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. 38% of bullying victims report to having a suicidal attempt or thought within the last year. Although it's a scary thought, it's a real one.
http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/statistics.htmlWhat Can I Do?
http://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/statistics.html
http://www.cyberbullying.us/Top_Ten_Tips_Parents_Cyberbullying_Response.pdf