What should parents do if their child is being cyber bullied?

Answer 1

First ask the child how they know the cyber bullie(s); i.e. do they go to their school or another school - do they know the real names of these people (usually they are using alias' for their id's). Find out how long it's been going on, what is the nature of they bullying, how serious is it (i.e. are their threat's to their life), and if possible, print out any old conversations she/he may have on their account, or emails if it is through there. Once you know and have that information, bring it to the school where these kids are from (it is usually the same school) and speak to the principal. Usually things of this nature can get resolved at this level, but if not, go to the trustee level, and higher if necessary. Once it is confirmed who the bullies are, have a conference with the parents of the bullies, and if the principal is a good principal, they will set serious consequences for this like expulsions and and suspensions for a significant amount of time.

I don't think you would need this, but if necessary and serious enough, get a lawyer or speak with the police department about your options.

I am a teacher and this occurred at a school where I had a contract one year, the children (3 of them) were expelled for three weeks from class. The poor girl was afraid for her life coming to school. Deal with this as soon as possible there is help.

Answer 2

Report the culprit to the "contact us" department on whatever website the abuse is emitting from. State what is happening and give the usernames of both the abuser and the victim. It should be dealt with appropriately by the company as they have a duty of care over their users.

Answer 3

kids need to know that is you are cyberbullied you should tell a trusted adult and cyberbullying is when you are bullied online