PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM THE INTERNET

WHAT IS CYBER BULLYING Bullying is harassment. It extends past school hours. It can be done face-to-face or over the internet

HOW ARE CHILDREN BEING CYBER BULLIED? Through: Social networking sites Email Chatrooms Text messaging

RULES OF FACEBOOK Recommended age is 13 -Could lead to potential consequences

CYBER BULLYING STATISTICS 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 been threatened online. Over 25%of adolescents and teens have been bullied repeatedly through their cell phones or the Internet.

EFFECTS OF CYBER BULLYING Anxiety Depression Possibly suicide

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT CYBER BULLYING? Install filtering and blocking software Keep your computer easily viewable Talk regularly with your child about on-line activities and provide consequences for inappropriate behavior

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT CYBERBULLYING CONT’D Set firm guidelines for cell phone use Encourage your child to tell you immediately if he/she is a victim of cyber-bullying. Tell your child not to respond to the bully

WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT CYBERBULLYING CONT’D Call child’s school; ask the principal about any activity-based programs if necessary

CONCLUSION Children are not socially and psychologically developed Children lack judgment Parents need to protect their children