October 18, 2022

Been Bullied? Important Information you need to know to protect your child online

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.

Remember when the home used to be a child's refuge from neighborhood bullies? The popularity of social media platforms and instant communication through text and messaging apps place children at risk of being a potential target of cyberbullying anywhere and at any time, especially as bullies can remain "virtually" anonymous.

Enough Is Enough^® is here to educate, equip and empower you with the knowledge and resources you need.

Cyberbullying:

involves the willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
can take the form of hurtful comments, harassment, threats, stalking, or other hurtful behavior.
has an influence on the academic, social, and emotional development of children.

A CLOSER LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM

A majority of teens (59%) experienced cyberbullying (Pew Research, 2018)
Young people victimized by cyberbullying were twice as likely to commit suicide or self-harm in other ways (Science Daily, 2018)
Teachers identified cyberbullying as a top safety concern in classrooms (Google Survey, 2019)

*Bark, a parental control tool that monitors content and scans social media accounts for a variety of issues, found these platforms to me most problematic when it comes to bullying.

ANNOUNCING EIE's

CYBERBULLYING 101 QUICK GUIDE

FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS

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Internet Safety 101^® has an entire section dedicated to Cyberbullying 101, including tactics, how to respond to being bullied online, and additional resources. Please take time to view this important information and then talk to your children about cyberbullying.

Remind them that those who bully want to make their victims feel as if there is something wrong with them, but it is the bullies who have the real problem.

We'd love it if you'd share this information with a parent or educator who may be in need of additional support or information. By joining forces, we can all help promote a safer and kinder digital world. Please, give now to fund the fight against cyberbullying and other internet threats our children encounter in the digital world.

The Team at Enough Is Enough^®

Your Internet Safety Experts