In today’s mobile world, cyberbullying is no joke. Of the 14.5 million teenagers that are on Facebook, 25% have been bullied on the internet and 62% have witness cyberbullying. But what is even more shocking is that 90% will not tell their parents or an adult when cyberbullying occurs. If that’s the case, how are you supposed to know what to do to help them? What are you doing to keep your child safe from cyberbullying?
The age of sitting back and trusting that you know who your kids are hanging out with and where “just because they told you” is long gone. For parents to be fully confident that their children are safe, online and off, proactivity is key and this infographic from TeenSafe.
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By monitoring your child’s online use, talking openly, and creating a mobile contract, parents will be well on their way to knowing what is happening online and how to help if cyberbullying occurs. Don’t wait till there is a crisis to protect your children online – start today.
