Now, more than ever, families and children are connected to the internet - connecting with family and friends via social media and texting, logging onto class everyday via Google Meet and/or Zoom, and playing video games with people across the country on video game systems. Unfortunately, as we connect more and more virtually, we also put ourselves at risk more for cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is defined as, "bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. (https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it, 2020.)" Cyberbullying can be argued to be ever more dangerous than bullying, as it can occur continuously by the person doing the bullying. It can also be often done under the nose of a teacher and/or school staff member and be unrecognizable or hard to trace. That's why it's important, as students and families, we learn what to do if/when cyberbullying occurs.
Take a look at the graphic linked below from Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center about what we all can do to stop cyberbullying in its tracks. Just as with bullying, being proactive when it first occurs can help nip future instances in the bud!
www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/pdf/covid-infographic-migh-high.pdf
Cyberbullying is defined as, "bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. (https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it, 2020.)" Cyberbullying can be argued to be ever more dangerous than bullying, as it can occur continuously by the person doing the bullying. It can also be often done under the nose of a teacher and/or school staff member and be unrecognizable or hard to trace. That's why it's important, as students and families, we learn what to do if/when cyberbullying occurs.
Take a look at the graphic linked below from Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center about what we all can do to stop cyberbullying in its tracks. Just as with bullying, being proactive when it first occurs can help nip future instances in the bud!
www.pacer.org/bullying/classroom/pdf/covid-infographic-migh-high.pdf