The Facts on Cyber-Bullying

Girls are twice as likely as boys to be cyber-bullies as well as be targeted by cyber-bullies

. Normally boys are the most likely children to bully others but this is not true with cyber-bullying. Boys tend to physically bully others while girls use emotional methods, which can be perfectly carried out over the computer. Cyber-bullying also can be anonymous and many children who are the victims of cyber-bullying never know who was bullying them. Cyber-bullying is not restricted to school either, it can happen anywhere children have access to computers or cell phones. Bullying used to be confined to school, but with cyber-bullying can now reach children anywhere. Cyber-bullying commonly occurs in IM's and in chat rooms. Cyber-bullying can also occur in blogs and on websites when a bully posts damaging things about their victim. The internet makes bullying easy and bullies can torment victims in new ways. Using the internet gives cyber-bullies an even more devious way to humiliate others than traditional bullying. About half of pre-teens tell an adult about their experiences with cyber-bullying and this number drops as children get older. Cyber-bullying also makes it easier for the victim to retaliate against the bully as they can just as easily post their own damaging responses. This ease of use makes perpetuating the bullying cycle more common. This is not necessarily the best idea, as it will probably make the bullying worse and only reinforce the idea that bullying is ok. Cyber-bullying can affect anyone and the same stereotypes that apply to traditional bullying do not apply to cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullies can pick on anyone, even those more confident and popular than themselves. Cyber-bullies can even pick on children older and bigger than them because of the anonymous nature of the internet. If a cyber bully wants to hurt another person, the internet gives them the perfect vehicle to do so. Parents must take steps to stop and prevent cyber-bullying just like other types of bullying. Any form of bullying can have serious consequences and cyber-bullying can be particularly dangerous because it can reach so many people and be so humiliating. Take cyber-bullying seriously so that your child does not fall victim, or bully others. Make your child aware that cyber-bullying is unacceptable and if they are the target they should tell an adult right away. Taking action quickly is the best way to stop cyber-bullying before it gets out of hand.

The Facts on Cyber-Bullying

By: Family Parenting Tips

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