Tips and AdviceCyberbullying can be stealing passwords, sending offensive texts, creating websites to humiliate someone or spreading rumors using social media.
Passwords should not be shared with friends! Google your child's name to see what is on the internet about them. If your child tells you they are being cyberbullied, stay calm and have them show you what he/she received. If there are threats of physical violence, call the police. Teach these 3 steps: Stop-don't respond to a message, Block-through social media, block the bully and limit your communication with friends about the incident, Tell-inform a trusted adult and show them everything. |
Warning Signs Your Teen is Being CyberbulliedUnexpectedly stops using computer or cell phone
Appears nervous when texts or emails appear Appears uneasy about going out or going to school Becomes withdrawn Appears angry or frustrated after using a cell phone or computer Trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, excessively moody or crying Suspicious phone calls, e-mails and packages arrives at your home Possible drop in academic performance |
Additional Resources
www.WiredSafety.org
www.cyberbully.us
www.stopbyberbullying.org
www.dosomething.org
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14
www.cyberbully.us
www.stopbyberbullying.org
www.dosomething.org
Source for this information: Operation Parent, www.operationparent.org, Parent Handbook 5th edition 2013-14