There are steps that children and parents can take to prevent cyber bullying. Parents should take time to talk to their children about cyber bullying, and establish firm rules for using technology so children know exactly what they can and can not do and what sites they should not visit.
Parents also need to keep a close watch on their child’s online activities and employ electronic parental controls when needed.
Because cyber bullying often originates outside of the home, parents should also make a point to check with their child’s school to see what policies are in place to combat cyber bullying.
Above all, parents should try to ensure that their children feel comfortable speaking to them about problems they may be facing with bullying of any type so they know they have a safe and loving support group at home.
What Can You Do to Prevent Cyber bullying?: this short article discusses a parent’s role in preventing cyber bullying, both at home an in their community.
Tips to Help Stop Cyber bullying: from Connect Safely (a non-profit internet safety group and host of the US Safe Internet Day celebration) comes this informative article on the prevention of cyber bullying. It includes tips for both parents and kids on how to respond to instances of online bullying.
18 Tips to Stop Cyber bullying: this comprehensive look at cyber bullying includes tips for parents, children, and teachers on how to avoid, prevent, and respond to instances of online bullying.
Parents Can Prevent Cyber bullying: this essay from the National PTA presents down to earth advice on how parents can prevent cyber bullying both at home and in conjunction with their child’s school.
