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Bullying Behind the Screen. Kristina Proto. Cyber Bullying for Middle School Parents/Guardians. 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. Overview:.
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Bullying Behind the Screen Kristina Proto Cyber Bullying for Middle School Parents/Guardians
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 Overview:
Any form of bullying or harassment that takes place using electronic technology. • Cell phones, computers, tablets, social media, etc. What Is Cyber Bullying?
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 Examples
Self Confidence Issues • Poor Performance in School/Sports • Suicidal Thoughts • Depression • Violent Outbursts • Suicide Outcomes if Cyber Bullying Goes Undetected or Untreated…
No Secret Passwords for accounts or phones • Advise children not to share passwords with friends Internet Usage Tips
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 Internet Usage Tips Cont.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENION! Questions?