The statistics about teen’s perception of cyber-bullying are startling. With more than three-quarters of the nation’s teens admitting that they have little or no parental supervision while online, the need for adult intervention is apparent. Even more alarming than the lack of supervision is the reason that students give for cyber-bullying. 81% of polled teens…
The Power of Voice by Caroline Pignat
“The greatest challenge facing our time is not weapons of mass destruction or terrorism or ethnic cleansing. It is that we are raising a generation of passive bystanders.” Dalai Lama The Bullying Circle examines the roles played in a bullying situation: Target, Bully, Henchman, Defender, and a wide range of Bystanders. These Bystanders are potential supporters…
Identifying and Preventing Cyber-Bullying
Identifying & Preventing Cyber-Bullying What Is Cyber-Bullying? Pretending to be someone else online with a malicious intent to “prank” someone else. Spreading lies or rumors about someone. Tricking someone into revealing personal information or sending personal photos. Sending or forwarding malicious texts or emails. Posting pictures of someone without their permission. Threatening to physically harm…