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__** Parent : **__ **__Cyber bullying:__** Is When someone bullies another person online. "Cyberbullying | Cyber Bully | Internet Bullying | Cyber Bullies." //Stop Bullying | Stop Bullying Now | How to Stop Bullying | Dealing with Bulliies//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <[]>
 * __ Statistics :__**
 * 58% of kids have not told their parents about them being cyber bullied
 * 42% of kids have been bullied online
 * 35% have been threaten
 * 58% have admitted to being bullied
 * 43% have been threatened in the last year
 * 35% of this happened in chat rooms
 * 41% by text message
 * Full 41% didn't know who the bully was
 * 25% of bulling happened in websites
 * Another 25% happened through email

**__Phoebe Prince:__** Owens, Lynette. "Phoebe Prince-Tragic Case of (Cyber)bullying | Internet Safety for Kids & Families." //InternetSafety for Kids & Families - Trend Micro//. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <[]>.
 * Phoebe was 15
 * was bullied for 2 months
 * suicide January 14
 * Criminal charges range from stalking, criminal harassment, and to cases of statutory rape
 * She was still picked on after death

Web. 28 Sept. 2011. . **__What parents can do to effectivly address cyber-bullying:__** "Policies and Guidelines - Things Pa / Bullying/Cyberbullying Guide for Parents/Guardians." //Bellefonte Area School District / Bellefonte Area School District//. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. 
 * __ Prevention :__**
 * Parents need to be the place that kids trust to come when they are being bullied
 * Parents need to be supportive during the time bullying
 * Let the school know that your child is being bullied
 * They need to understand that a child can also be a bully as the bully
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 * Never tell your child to ignore the bullying.
 * Don't blame your child for the bullying. Don't assume your child did something to provoke the bullying.
 * Allow your child to talk about his or her bullying experiences. Write down what is shared.
 * Empathize with your child. Tell him or her that bullying is wrong, that it is not his or her fault, and that you are glad he or she had the courage to tell you about it.
 * If you disagree with how your child handled the bullying situation, don't criticize him or her. It is often very difficult for children to know how best to respond.
 * Do not encourage physical retaliation.
 * Check your emotions. A parent's protective instincts stir strong emotions. Although it is difficult, step back and consider the next steps carefully.
 * Contact a teacher, school counselor, or principal at your school immediately and share your concerns about the bullying that your child has experienced.
 * Work closely with school personnel to help solve the problem.
 * Encourage your child to develop interests and hobbies that will help build resiliency in difficult situations like bullying.
 * Encourage your child to make contact with friendly students in his or her class, or help your child meet new friends outside of school.
 * Teach your child safety strategies, such as how to seek help from an adult.
 * Make sure your child has a safe and loving home environment.
 * If you or your child need additional help, seek help from a school counselor and/or mental health professional.

__**Ways Cyber-Bullying effects adolescents:**__ The Dangers of Cyberbullying | PureSight | Cyberbullying." //Parental Control | PureSight//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __**Ways Cyber-Bullying is happening after school:**__  **__Ways you can tell that your child is being cyber bullied__**  http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/is-your-child-being-cyberbullied-important-signs-577100
 * Hurt feelings
 * Sadness
 * Anxiety
 * Depression or other more serious mental health problems
 * Anger
 * Shame
 * Fear
 * Frustration
 * Low self esteem
 * Inability to trust in others
 * Texting
 * Web Sites
 * Chat-rooms
 * Any thing online

"Cyberbullying and the Law Fact Sheet." //Media Awareness Network | Réseau éducation Médias//. Web. 29 Sept. 2011. . __** Legal Action you can take: **__ High, Brenda. "What Parents Can Do to Stop Bullying!" //Bullying - Depression - Suicide - Jared's Story//. Web. 30 Sept. 2011. . **__Resources Parents ca__** **__ n have dealing with cyber-bullying __** //Cyberbullying Research Center - Cyber Bullying Examples, Cases, Laws, Articles, Stories, Presentations, Videos, Facts, Statistics//. Web. 03 Oct. 2011. . >
 * Hesitant to be online; nervous when an Instant Message, text message or Email appears
 * Visibly upset after using the computer or cell phone or suddenly avoids it
 * Hides or clears the computer screen or closes cellphone when you enter
 * Spends unusually and longer hours online in a more tense pensive tone
 * Withdraws from friends, falls behind in schoolwork’s or wants to avoid school
 * Suddenly sullen, evasive withdrawn, marked change in personality or behavior
 * Trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, excessively moody or crying, seems depressed
 * Suspicious phone calls, e-mails and packages arrives at your home
 * __ What you can be charged with for cyber bullying: __**
 * Insulting
 * Harrassment
 * Targeting
 * Identity Theft
 * Excluding
 * Uploading
 * Get the story of the bullying as correct as possible
 * Think about how you will approach the school
 * Document everything
 * ** Cyberbullying Fact Sheet: Identification, Prevention, and Response
 * Sexting: A Brief Guide for Educators and Parents
 * Family Internet Use Contract
 * Cell Phone Use Contract
 * Ten Ideas for Youth to Educate their Community about Cyberbullying
 * Cyberbullying Scenarios: Talking to Youth about Internet Harassment
 * Cyberbullying Scripts for Parents to Promote Dialog and Discussion
 * Quiz: The Facts about Cyberbullying
 * Quiz: Dealing with Cyberbullying
 * Quiz: Addressing Cyberbullying
 * A Student’s Guide to Personal Publishing
 * Safe and Responsible Social Networking: Strategies for Keeping Yourself Safe Online
 * Preventing Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Parents
 * Responding to Cyberbullying: Top Ten Tips for Parents