Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying
Bullies and mean girls have been around forever, but technology now gives them a whole new platform for their actions. The old "sticks and stones" saying is no longer true — both real-world and online name-calling can have serious emotional consequences for our kids and teens.

It's not always easy to know how and when to step in as a parent. For starters, most kids use technology differently than we do. They're playing games online and sending texts on their phones at an early age, and most teens have devices that keep them constantly connected to the Internet. Many are logged on to Facebook or Tumblr and chatting or texting all day. Even sending email or leaving a voicemail can seem old-school to them. Their knowledge of the digital world can be intimidating to parents.

But staying involved in kids' cyber world, just as in their real world, can help parents protect them from its dangers. As awareness of cyberbullying has grown, parents have learned more about how to deal with it. Here are some suggestions on what to do if this modern type of bullying has become part of your child's life.

 

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Stop Bullying.gov

If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to keep yourself and others safe from bullying.

• What Kids Can Do
• What Teens Can Do
• What Adults Can Do

If you or someone you know is involved in cyberbullying, it is important to document and report the behavior.


If you have done everything you can to resolve the situation and nothing has worked, or someone is in immediate danger, there are ways to get help.

 

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Pacer's National Bullying Prevention

 

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Bullying and Cyberbullying - School Safety
Create a safer school environment by addressing bullying and cyberbullying.


Bullying and cyberbullying threaten students’ physical and emotional safety and can impact their social and academic success at school. There are several reasons behind school violence; in some cases, being the victim of bullying could play a contributing role.


In a 2019 survey about bullying, about 22 percent of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied at school. The survey also found that close to 16 percent of students in grades 9-12 reported being electronically bullied during the previous 12 months. Bullying is associated with negative outcomes for those who are bullied, including substance use, suicide, and impacts on physical and mental health.


Everyone at school can work together to create an environment where bullying is not acceptable. Districts and schools should adopt policies to help prevent bullying and cyberbullying, such as school climate initiatives and support for digital citizenship and positive character development. Procedures for monitoring student behavior in school and online can help schools identify at-risk behaviors and provide interventions before they create safety issues.