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Transcript of Bullying Behind the Screen Kristina Proto Cyber Bullying for Middle School Parents/Guardians.
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 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
Outcomes if Cyber Bullying Goes Undetected or Untreated…Self Confidence IssuesPoor Performance in School/SportsSuicidal ThoughtsDepressionViolent OutburstsSuicide
Internet Usage Tips
No 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?