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Today, almost every child has access to the internet on a daily basis. They can connect with each other more easily than ever before through social media, texting, online forums, and more. While this increased digital connection can certainly bring benefits, it can also bring an increased potential for social problems \u2013 including<\/span> bullying<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cyberbullying has become a widespread problem for kids; in 2019,<\/span> research showed<\/span><\/a> that about 16% of children in grades 9-12 experienced some form of cyberbullying online. As cyberbullying continues to increase, it\u2019s important that we as parents learn to identify signs that our kids are getting involved. So what if you suspect it\u2019s your <\/span>child who is a cyberbully<\/span>? Here\u2019s <\/span>how you as a parent can identify and prevent cyberbullying in your own home<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Cyberbullying<\/span><\/a> is a form of bullying which takes place over the internet, including social media, instant messaging, online games, and more. It involves <\/span>sending, sharing, or posting negative or harmful content about others<\/b>. Cyberbullying can also include sharing personal or private information with others with malicious intent. Cyberbullying can be directly aimed at a specific person, or cyberbullies may engage in these types of activities at the expense of many.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While cyberbullying often occurs between people who have connections in the real world, social media and other platforms have allowed cyberbullies to target complete strangers while maintaining anonymity. <\/span>This has made cyberbullying an even larger problem than ever before<\/b>. Now anyone can engage in cyberbullying or <\/span>online trolling<\/span><\/a> with little risk to themselves, while remaining anonymous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cyberbullying can occur in a variety of places, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n There can be a<\/span> variety of reasons<\/span><\/a> that kids engage in cyberbullying, depending on individual circumstances. Here are a few of the most common<\/span> reasons why students engage in cyberbullying<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. Lack of social skills<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Many cyberbullies resort to retaliatory activities when they find<\/span> trouble making lasting connections at school<\/b>. Students who have a hard time making good friends are more likely to mistreat others online, and may begin cyberbullying those who they feel have mistreated them in real life. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2. They have been bullied<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sometimes, victims of bullying justify their future actions because they have already been bullied or harassed themselves. This can lead to situations where <\/span>victims of past bullying<\/b><\/a> turn to cyberbullying<\/b> in order to make up for their own treatment in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 3. They believe they will not be caught<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The nature of the internet means that<\/span> cyberbullies can remain completely anonymous to victims<\/b> by using alternate accounts and many other means of concealing their identities. This leads to cyberbullies feeling as though they could never experience any consequences for their actions, and often encourages them to engage in more severe bullying activities. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 4. Lack of supervision<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In some families, parents have little time to watch over everything their kids do on the internet or simply think that it isn\u2019t important. In reality, monitoring our kids\u2019 time on the internet is an extremely important part of our jobs as parents – especially those of us with younger kids. <\/span>Installing an app that allows parents to keep an eye on what their kids are doing online <\/b>can be an easy way to prevent them from engaging in inappropriate activities on their devices. I\u2019ve found<\/span> Qustodio<\/span><\/a> to be the best app for this purpose, and use it with my own children as well as recommending it to my patient families.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 5. They seek attention or validation<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Particularly on social media platforms, <\/span>kids can often feel as though they need validation or attention from their peers<\/b> and other strangers on the internet. In order to achieve this, they may resort to spreading rumors or making fun of other kids. Peer pressure can also lead them to post negative content about others. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.qustodio.com\/public-site\/uploads\/2021\/12\/21095139\/IThinkMyChildIsACyberbully_BlogRebranding_Insideimage_Desktop.jpg” alt=”I think my child is a cyberbully” title_text=”IThinkMyChildIsACyberbully_BlogRebranding_Insideimage_Desktop” align=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you suspect that your child may be engaging in cyberbullying or just want to check for warning signs, there are several things to look out for. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nWhat is cyberbullying?<\/h2>\n
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Why do students cyberbully?<\/h2>\n
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My child is a cyberbully. What do I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n