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Hot Topic: Anti-bullying Video
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Hot Topic: Cyberbullying
Technology is a part of our lives. On average, a person spends 7 ½ hours with some form of technology each day. That’s huge. Here is some information that we learned when we had a speaker from the Phoenix Police Department talk with our 6th-8th grade students about internet safety:
The definition of Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online. It can happen in an email, a text message, an online game, or on a social networking site. It might involve rumors or images posted on someone’s profile or passed around for other people to see.
What we “say” and “do” online can have lasting effects. Being involved in cyberbullying can lead to consequences by police and school authorities. Also, employers and colleges actually hire people to investigate potential employees and students when they are recruiting for their company and school. A picture or short video clip posted impulsively (from several years earlier ) can be all that is needed for the company or school to no longer consider this person a viable candidate… or for the school to take away its offer of a scholarship.
Speak up. If something inappropriate is posted on a social networking site or in a game chat room, let the website know. Using “report abuse” links can help keep sites fun for everyone. Also, encourage your child not to participate if “bullying” is occurring online. One person standing up for the right thing may not seem to have much effect, but it will be something the person being bullied will never forget.
The Golden Rule. Advocate that whenever your kids communicate (whether face-to-face or in online communication), they need to treat others the way they want to be treated. If they wouldn’t say something to the person’s face, they shouldn’t be saying it online. Period.
Bystanders have a voice. Bystanders are those people who witness bullying. If your child knows or has witnessed bullying whether online or at school, encourage your child to report these incidences to you, the school or a trusted adult.
A few things to keep in mind...
1. Cyberbullying can cause emotional harm to the target.
2. Not only can the communication be cruel, it can occur 24/7 with no rest for the target.
3. Damaging texts and images can be widely disseminated and impossible to remove once in cyberspace.
4. Teens many times don’t tell adults for fear of over-reaction, restriction from online activities and possible
retaliation by the cyberbully.
As parents, we need to support our children to be as safe as possible while online. That’s why keeping the communication lines open is so important. Ask the hard questions. Try not to have extreme reactions when your kids confide in you. Work to empower them through your support.
Technology is a part of our lives. On average, a person spends 7 ½ hours with some form of technology each day. That’s huge. Here is some information that we learned when we had a speaker from the Phoenix Police Department talk with our 6th-8th grade students about internet safety:
The definition of Cyberbullying is bullying that happens online. It can happen in an email, a text message, an online game, or on a social networking site. It might involve rumors or images posted on someone’s profile or passed around for other people to see.
What we “say” and “do” online can have lasting effects. Being involved in cyberbullying can lead to consequences by police and school authorities. Also, employers and colleges actually hire people to investigate potential employees and students when they are recruiting for their company and school. A picture or short video clip posted impulsively (from several years earlier ) can be all that is needed for the company or school to no longer consider this person a viable candidate… or for the school to take away its offer of a scholarship.
Speak up. If something inappropriate is posted on a social networking site or in a game chat room, let the website know. Using “report abuse” links can help keep sites fun for everyone. Also, encourage your child not to participate if “bullying” is occurring online. One person standing up for the right thing may not seem to have much effect, but it will be something the person being bullied will never forget.
The Golden Rule. Advocate that whenever your kids communicate (whether face-to-face or in online communication), they need to treat others the way they want to be treated. If they wouldn’t say something to the person’s face, they shouldn’t be saying it online. Period.
Bystanders have a voice. Bystanders are those people who witness bullying. If your child knows or has witnessed bullying whether online or at school, encourage your child to report these incidences to you, the school or a trusted adult.
A few things to keep in mind...
1. Cyberbullying can cause emotional harm to the target.
2. Not only can the communication be cruel, it can occur 24/7 with no rest for the target.
3. Damaging texts and images can be widely disseminated and impossible to remove once in cyberspace.
4. Teens many times don’t tell adults for fear of over-reaction, restriction from online activities and possible
retaliation by the cyberbully.
As parents, we need to support our children to be as safe as possible while online. That’s why keeping the communication lines open is so important. Ask the hard questions. Try not to have extreme reactions when your kids confide in you. Work to empower them through your support.