Cyberbullying is now one of the most widespread threats faced by children, which is even more sustained as rare victims and witnesses seek help. As reported in the initiative report Safe2Tell, students choose not to report incidents of school bullying, even though they know them, in 81% of cases.
According to ESET, the effects of cyberbullying can be reduced if children are better prepared for the online risks they may face.
For this reason, the company cyber securitys gathered the key points that parents and teachers should emphasize so that students can deal with those who bully them in the medianetwork (cyberbullying).
Helping Children Become Proper Digital Citizens. The digital world is a part of real life, so the same rules should apply. When raising children, issues such as civic education, respect for diversity, ethics and values should also concern the digital world and not just real life.
Focus on awareness, not ban. Children are now so closely identified with technology that any form of prohibition can be effectively ineffective. It is preferable for parents and teachers to teach children how to use technology for the common good, such as to share knowledge or support one another. Instead of cultivating a sense of fear about using technology, it is preferable to emphasize how to use it correctly in a moral way.
Collective solidarity in reporting online bullying. In most cases children do not report incidents of intimidation, fearing that they will be punished, or if they are witnesses, that the next victims will be themselves. In these cases, children need to know that the problem is not technology, but the people who use it in the wrong ways. Open communication with parents and teachers helps children to know who to turn to if they are exposed to abusive behavior.
The importance of dialogue. Οι μαθητές πρέπει να γνωρίζουν σε ποιον μπορούν να απευθυνθούν για βοήθεια, πριν προκύψει κάποιο πρόβλημα, και στον τομέα αυτό, η εμπιστοσύνη είναι το κλειδί για την έναρξη διαλόγου. Οι συζητήσεις γονιών/εκπαιδευτικών και παιδιών σχετικά με την ασφάλεια στο Internet they must start from the moment children start using the internet, and include among others topics such as technological ones risks, Internet safety and appropriate online behavior.
The right example. Children imitate adults, so setting the right example on their part is very important. Responsible use of technology can be taught by parents and teachers themselves: being careful about how we behave online, remembering that any online action leaves traces, that anything shared or published can potentially stay there forever, and how important it is to protect our data with correct codes access.
Social media. It is practically impossible for a parent or teacher to ban or restrict the use of social media in children. It can, however, educate them to be cautious with the threats that are hidden in social media, keeping a cautious attitude towards people they do not know and the information they share, but also interact with acquaintances and peers. If a child is exposed to bullying, it is good to know that all social media outlets have the ability to report abusive profiles without fear of protection, as their anonymity is maintained.
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