Kimmel Education and Research Center
Date of this Version
1-2009
Citation
Schoenholz, P.I., Weitzenkamp, D.J., & Nixon, J.S. (2009) Cyberbullying. NebGuide G1903. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.
Abstract
Technology now allows people — often children — to bully online. Social messaging sites can open up the user to a variety of bullying techniques outside of the playground. How parents and other adults can help reduce bullying over the Internet is examined in this NebGuide. ...
What can a parent do about cyberbullying? First, it’s important that parents and youth not reply or respond in any way to cyberbullies. Research indicates that being responsive may, in fact, escalate the activity. Instead, parents will need to think like a detective or lawyer. Document the activity with dates and times and print out any offensive materials. Keep the original email or other digital information, which can help computer specialists find the digital source. Use this information to report the activity to appropriate authorities, such as the school, local police department, state patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), your Internet service provider (ISP), and/or groups like WiredSafety.
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Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Other Education Commons, Social Media Commons