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Define: Cyberbullying

Define: Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˈbə- noun The use of digital media tools, such as the Internet and cell phones, to deliberately and repeatedly hurt, harass, or embarrass someone else. Cyberbullying in Elementary School. “Being mean online”

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Define: Cyberbullying

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  1. Define: Cyberbullying Cyberbullying \ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˈbə-\ noun The use of digital media tools, such as the Internet and cell phones, to deliberately and repeatedly hurt, harass, or embarrass someone else.

  2. Cyberbullying in Elementary School • “Being mean online” • Name-calling or hurtful comments in emails, games, or messages • Using another child’s passwords to: • Deface games or cheat in worlds like Club Penguin • Get the other child in trouble with friends or parents • Send fake emails or instant messages • Bridges school and home • Kids don’t always connect actions to outcomes • Cyberbullies aren’t always kids we’d expect • Targets commonly experience sadness, social anxiety, or acting out • Most common in middle school, but increasingly common with kids under 12

  3. Support kids who are targeted Together, we can: Prevent kids from adopting bullying behavior Inspire the other 2/3 of kids stop bullying when they see it

  4. What our school is doing: • Setting clear, realistic, and enforced policies • Teaching digital citizenship in our classrooms • Giving students a trusted “go-to” adult • Encouraging students to “stand up, not stand by”

  5. What parents and guardians can do: • Know what kids are doing online • Limit online socializing for now • Teach the basics of good behavior online • Keep passwords private • Encourage them to talk to a trusted adult • Establish consequences for bullying behavior • Be prepared to deal with cyberbullying

  6. Dealing with Cyberbullying Incidents Offer supportHelp them stop itStand up for themPrevent future incidents Target Bully Acknowledge the problemAppeal to their feelingsEnact consequencesGet help if needed Bystander Upstander Thank them for sharingEncourage actionKeep the lines open Commend their good choices Encourage community

  7. Starting the conversation • Talk about what it means to be a good friend • Talk about online vs. offline talk • Practice writing good emails, texts, or messages • Ask if they’ve seen kids being mean online • Encouraging children to “stand up, not stand by” • Tell them the door is always open “ ”

  8. For more information and advice Visit www.commonsense.org/cyberbullying

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