Cyber bullying is a wide spread issue that affects children of all ages. In today’s world, teens, as well as children, are practically always connected to the internet in one way or another, whether it be on their own personal devices or at a computer at school. While having unlimited access to the internet can have many positive benefits, there are also many potential risks out there.
Among these risks, cyber bullying is perhaps one of the most overlooked. That being said, it also has the potential to be the most damaging. While cyber bullying doesn’t involve physical abuse, its affect on a young child’s psyche cannot be ignored. And thanks to the internet, cyber bullying can happen anytime and anywhere. So what can you do to help protect your child from cyber bullying attacks?
Talk To Your Child About Cyber Bullying
Help protect your child from cyber bullies
One step you can take as a parent to help prevent cyber bullying is to talk to your children about it. An alarming fact about cyber bullying is that it rarely gets reported. Often, the child fears that if they report the situation to an adult it will only make matters worse. As a parent, it’s up to you to make sure your child knows that they can come to you for anything. If you start up the conversation, your child may feel more comfortable coming to you when they’ve been bullied.
Use A People Search Engine
Find out more information on your child’s bully by using a people search engine
If your child has approached you about being bullied, the next step would be to find out who is behind it. A people search engine works just like any regular search engine. All you need to do is search for a name and you’ll receive a variety of background information on that person. From criminal records to past addresses, you can use this information to decide how you want to handle this situation. If your child doesn’t know the person’s name and is instead being harassed by an unknown phone number, you can use a reverse phone lookup tool to help identify the individual.
Protecting your child from cyber bullying is a tough job that is not always successful in its efforts. There are many factors that contribute to cyberbullying, and it’s tough to change the habits of stubborn teens. It’s up to you as the adult to keep the situation under control and take matters into your own hands. Your teen may be embarrassed now, but years later when they are alive and well, they’ll thank you for your efforts. Don’t let your children end up as statistics.
12 Comments
This is such a serious topic and I’m so happy you are shedding some light on the subject. Too many people keep this topic a secret and we need to be vocal and stop cyber bullying !
This is definitely a scary time to have kids, with all of the new ways to take advantage of someone using technology. I definitely agree that talking to your kids beforehand is the way to go. The best defense is a good offense.
this has to be obeyed in every household which has kids. kids are so vulnerable these days. Have to give them good advice and teach them values
As a teacher, I wish all parents would read your post and talk about this issue with their kids. Thank you for this!
Awesome tips. It’s so sad the society we live in where people’s insecurity leads them to compare each other and media promoting selfishness and negative emotions towards others. I know that in many cases it is a must for children to have access to the internet but I wish it wasn’t a necesity.
This is a very serious issue especially as we hear horrible things happening in the world today relating to cyber bullying. Good write up.
It’s a very serious issue and cannot be overlooked. These are very useful tips. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks for posting about something so important. You gave a lot of great information.
Wonderful that you are opening this discussion and keeping it open. This is a very important subject.
Thank you for writing about such an important subject, this takes place every single day in the name of joking and kids are so uncomfortable.
Good advice – I am shocked at some of the abuse that happens via internet – – there is no face to face and some are even more awful behind the screen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about an important issue.
Yes, as a parent they should keep an eye all the time. Nice read and valuable information.