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Today children are using the internet more often and at a younger age.  Here's some information about cyberbullying and what you can do to prevent your child from being a victim.

What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying can take many forms.  It can include threatening or harassing a peer via text messages, emails, or instant messages, spreading hurtful rumors or personal information over the internet, or creating websites to belittle someone.

What can I do as a parent?
* Talk to your child about cyberbullying.
* Discuss the importance of telling you if they are bullied online and stress that they will not "get in    trouble" if this happens. 
* Talk to them about what websites they can visit and what activities they are allowed to do online. 
* Teach them that anything they write online can become public.
* Report cyberbullying immediately to your internet service provider or cell phone                   service.
* Talk to your child about standing up for themselves and others if bullying is occurring.

Additional resources
www.stopcyberbullyingnow.com   www.cyberbullying.us           
www.cyberbullying.org                 www.stopcyberbullying.org
www.wiredkids.org/index.html      www.mcgruff.org
www.safekids.ne.gov                    www.cyberbullying.ca


If you have additional questions or concerns about your child, please contact Mrs. Topdemir, Guidance Counselor at 794-1600.