While bullying is an act of intentional aggression carried out repeatedly over time and occurring within a relationship characterized by an imbalance of power (Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, 2008), cyberbullying is threatening or hurtful messages or images being sent using an electronic device (e.g., cell phone, computer). Because it is often done indirectly or anonymously, cyberbullying is less visible to external parties and often difficult for adults to detect and address such behavior (Nansel et al., 2001). The challenge for parents is to know when their child is being cyberbullied and what to look out for.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying
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