Bullying Behind the Screen

Kristina Proto

Cyber Bullying for Middle School Parents/Guardians

Overview:Define what Cyber Bullying is, how it is

different and examples of it

Go over some outcomes of Cyber Bullying if it is untreated/undetected

Learn some Internet Usage tips for your home

What Is Cyber Bullying?

Any form of bullying or harassment that takes place using electronic technology.

Cell phones, computers, tablets, social media, etc.

Examples of Cyber Bullying?

Examples

Mean text messages

Explicit pictures through email or text

Posting publicly on a social media site

Impersonating on a social media site/email/text

Creation of boards or groups dedicated to making

fun of an individual

Anonymous instant messaging

Outcomes if Cyber Bullying Goes Undetected or Untreated…Self Confidence IssuesPoor Performance in School/SportsSuicidal ThoughtsDepressionViolent OutburstsSuicide

Internet Usage Tips

No Secret Passwords for accounts or phones

Advise children not to share passwords with friends

Internet Usage Tips Cont.

Make your children’s profiles and accounts set to private

Have your children block any users with whom there have been issues with in the past

Internet Usage Tips Cont.

Set and abide by technology usage time limits

Do not completely restrict children from cyber communication

Internet Usage Tips Cont.

Use monitoring or filtering software

Spend personal time with your children to see what they spend their time doing online

Establish social media account for yourself

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENION!

Questions?