Effects of Cyberbullying:

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

Effects of Cyberbullying: 

Cell phones and computers themselves are not to blame for cyberbullying. Social media sites can be used for positive activities, like connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment. But these tools can also be used to hurt other people. Whether done in person or through technology, the effects of bullying are similar.

Kids who are cyberbullied are more likely to:

*Skip school

*Use Drugs & Alcohol                                                                

*Experience in-person bullying

*Be unwilling to attend school

*Receive poor grades

*Have lower self-esteem

*Have more health problems

What can you do to prevent Cyberbullying?

*Establish Rules about Technology Use : Together, you & your child can explore safe ways to use technology.  Be clear about what sites your child is allowed to visit and show them how to be safe on-line.  Tell them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others.  Make sure they know not to share their passwords with anyone but you!

* Be Aware of What Your Kids are Doing Online:  Supervise computer & electronic device usage as much as possible.  Check to make sure your children are following your rules about technology.  Set parental controls/monitoring on devices so your children are unable to visit inappropriate sites.   Make sure to get all your child’s passwords so you are able to get on the sites and monitor what they are doing closely.