Finding out your child is a cyberbully can be confronting and upsetting.
The best advice is to stay calm, get all the facts and then talk to your child about what’s going on.
You will need to deal with the issue head on, not wait for it to go away.
Finding out that your child is bullying others can be very painful, but you can help them to change.
A cyberbully uses technology to intentionally hurt another person. Learn about the signs that your child may be a cyberbully and how to help them change their behaviour.
Reinforcing positive online behaviour with your child will encourage them to treat others kindly.
As a parent you need to send a clear message that any kind of bullying is never acceptable.
Responsible digital citizens do not cyberbully other people. Encourage respectful online behaviour from early on.
Here are some ways you can demonstrate positive online behaviour and encourage your child to do the same.
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