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 messagesExplicit pictures through email or textPosting publicly on a social media siteImpersonating on a social media site/email/textCreation of boards or groups dedicated to making

fun of an individualAnonymous instant messaging

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

Internet Usage TipsNo 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?