The most important tips to prevent from Cyberbullying given by hinduja

Posted by John Smith on July 1st, 2019

Dr. Sameer Hinduja is a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center. He is also a great Bullying Speaker.

Bullying has evolved significantly since the time of the scuffles on the playground. In fact, it has evolved along with the technology, making the leap to e-mail, messaging and social media. And although you may have some idea of how much harm bullying does, statistics show that this is a widespread and extremely dangerous problem.

Below are some of the most important tips given by Cyberbullying Speaker:

1. Look for practical ways:

According to Cyberbullying Experts, only 10 percent of victims tell a trusted adult about online bullying even though 68 percent of teenagers agree that cyberbullying is a serious problem.

Often this lack of communication comes from the fact that they are embarrassed or afraid of what happened. Children are worried that bullying only starts when they tell an adult and the bully learns about it, or that teachers and parents can not do anything to stop the bullying.

It is essential to talk to your child if you think they are bullied online. Look for practical ways to tackle the problem by consulting the school management or by direct contact with the Bullying expert.

2. Understand the scope:

Many adults believe that cyberbullying only occurs on social media sites. But in times when 73 percent of teens use smartphones, the magnitude of the potential harm is much higher. The bullying occurs on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - or via Snapchat, emails, and messages directly from the mobbers.

And since teenagers always have their smartphone at hand, this harassment quickly takes place permanently. With the rapid evolution of technology, it is imperative to always monitor your children's mobile devices and online behavior to be one step ahead of potential threats.

3. Do not become the perpetrator yourself:

According to Cyberbullying speaker, some victims want to fight back and become bullying themselves. While this may seem like a solution to the problem, there is often a “back and forth between the victim and the bully that keeps bullying going on.” Make your child respectful of the feelings and privacy of others. Explain to him that you understand the urge to fight back, but that in the long run, it is better not to react at all.