Cyberbullying Awareness and Prevention

October was National Bullying Prevention Month, and one aspect that has grown with the onset of technology is cyberbullying. From the beginning of time kids have bullied other kids. However with the growth of social media, it’s easier than ever to bully with just a click of a button.

According to  TeenSafe, a leading smartphone monitoring app that enables parents to monitor their children’s phone for suspicious activity, an estimated 160K children stay home from school because they are afraid of being bullied. It’s important for parents to stay aware in order to identify then combat the issues.

The infographic below highlights cyberbullying statistics and the effects of bullying on children. It also offers tips on how parents can help. Given children are owning electronic devices at younger and younger ages, it’s never to early for parents to talk to their children about bullying.

For more information on Teen Safe and bullying, please visit www.teensafe.com/blog.

Cyberbullying: Awareness is Key

cyberbullying-infographic

Source: Teensafe.com

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