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- Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying Q&A
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What is cyberbullying?Cyberbullying is when a person is harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or threatened using digital technology. This is not limited to the Internet; cyber bullying also includes bullying through such things as text messaging, Facebook posts, comments made on other social media sites, sharing pictures of people without their permission, and intentionally changing someone else's work.What can I do as a parent?Parents have the obligation to help their child. Parents should also know what their children are doing with digital technology. The most important thing you can do is to talk with your child. Talk to him/her about being a victim of cyberbullying and also about being an offender. Don't think "my child would never do that." If we don't talk to them about what is right and wrong, they may do something they thought was harmless at the time that could be seen as cyberbullying. The second most important thing you can do is to monitor your child's activity online. Have an open relationship with your child when it comes to online. Share what you do online and they will be more open to sharing with you.Cyberbullying Family Tip SheetsThe following links will take you to age appropriate Family Tip Sheets provided by Common Sense Media.
Helpful Files
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Top Ten Tips for Teens in Response to Cyberbullying
Great advice on a 1-page document for teens to keep in mind if they are being cyberbullied. -
Cyberbullying: What can parents do to protect their children?
A great guidebook to help parents before, during, and after cyberbullying takes place.
Helpful Links
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Clover School District's App
Have you downloaded the CSD app? Among lots of features, one feature allows you to report bullying of all sorts--including cyberbullying. -
Stopbullying.gov's Cyberbullying Page
This site is managed by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and while this link takes you to their cyberbullying page, the whole website is geared towards bullying of all types.