What\u2019s Cyber Bullying?<\/h2>\n
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It seems that with the progress in technology comes a progression in the way people can torment one another. It used to be that bullying was face-to-face in the school playing ground.<\/p>\n
Today’s children and sadly, their parents, can use the internet to bully in a way that has been termed cyber bullying.<\/p>\n
Cyber bullying is when a child, teenager or even an adult is harassed, threatened, humiliated, or otherwise targeted for abuse using the internet – usually on a smartphone.<\/p>\n
Cyber bullying can include posting mean, vulgar, or derogatory comments about a person online.<\/p>\n
Other examples include sending embarrassing photos of someone through email or text message, or any other inappropriate act against another person, using a digital communication device.<\/p>\n
Victims are often targeted and tormented relentlessly. The ease of which information is shared on the internet makes committing acts of cyber bullying child\u2019s play.<\/p>\n
Cyber bullying often occurs repeatedly and is usually not a onetime event and will likely not stop on its own. All the attention that it can bring is a motivator for cyber bullies to carry on.<\/p>\n
How To Stop Cyber Bullying<\/h2>\n\n\nSchools should have an anti-bullying policy in place which covers teachers as well as students. Any anti-bullying policy should set out clear procedures for dealing with cyber bullying.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a few things to remember if you encounter a cyber bully:<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t be quick to retaliate – <\/strong>A reaction is exactly what cyber bullies are looking for because they think it gives them power over you.<\/p>\nRecord any evidence – <\/strong>Bullying online or on phones can usually be captured, saved, and shown to someone who can help.<\/p>\nReach out for help – <\/strong>See if there\u2019s someone who can listen, help you process what\u2019s going on and work through it.<\/p>\nUse technology tools wisely – <\/strong>Whether the bullying in an app, texting, comments or tagged photos, help yourself and block the person.<\/p>\nReport any threatening behaviour – <\/strong>You should call your local police if you\u2019re getting threats of physical harm, and consider report it to the school authorities – every school should have a duty of care for its employees and a policy for dealing with bullying.<\/p>\nLegal action is usually a last resort but teachers who’ve been innocent victims of cyber bullying can approach their union for advice, on the legal options available to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Parents Should Set A Better Example<\/h2>\n\nNormally it\u2019s the parents that play a key role in preventing children from being involved in cyber bullying by working with the school and closely monitoring their children’s online activity.<\/p>\n
Children are often not really aware of the damage and the ramifications that can occur as a result of cyber bullying but their parents should know better. Adults should be identified. If the bullying breaks the law \u2013 then the authorities can have them traced.<\/p>\n
If cyber bullying is harassing, threatening, or pornographic in nature then the authorities should be contacted. This type of bullying may be illegal and legal action may be taken.<\/p>\n
Is it OK for students and parents to write what they want on social media about teachers or should a school have a zero-tolerance policy on cyber bullying?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Please tell us your own views, ideas or experiences below:<\/h3>\n
Schools should have an anti-bullying policy in place which covers teachers as well as students. Any anti-bullying policy should set out clear procedures for dealing with cyber bullying.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a few things to remember if you encounter a cyber bully:<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t be quick to retaliate – <\/strong>A reaction is exactly what cyber bullies are looking for because they think it gives them power over you.<\/p>\n Record any evidence – <\/strong>Bullying online or on phones can usually be captured, saved, and shown to someone who can help.<\/p>\n Reach out for help – <\/strong>See if there\u2019s someone who can listen, help you process what\u2019s going on and work through it.<\/p>\n Use technology tools wisely – <\/strong>Whether the bullying in an app, texting, comments or tagged photos, help yourself and block the person.<\/p>\n Report any threatening behaviour – <\/strong>You should call your local police if you\u2019re getting threats of physical harm, and consider report it to the school authorities – every school should have a duty of care for its employees and a policy for dealing with bullying.<\/p>\n Legal action is usually a last resort but teachers who’ve been innocent victims of cyber bullying can approach their union for advice, on the legal options available to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Normally it\u2019s the parents that play a key role in preventing children from being involved in cyber bullying by working with the school and closely monitoring their children’s online activity.<\/p>\n Children are often not really aware of the damage and the ramifications that can occur as a result of cyber bullying but their parents should know better. Adults should be identified. If the bullying breaks the law \u2013 then the authorities can have them traced.<\/p>\n If cyber bullying is harassing, threatening, or pornographic in nature then the authorities should be contacted. This type of bullying may be illegal and legal action may be taken.<\/p>\n Is it OK for students and parents to write what they want on social media about teachers or should a school have a zero-tolerance policy on cyber bullying?<\/p>\n<\/div>\nParents Should Set A Better Example<\/h2>\n
Please tell us your own views, ideas or experiences below:<\/h3>\n