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“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” We’ve all heard it before. However, today those words are getting stronger and are being shared, tweeted, posted and liked. Bullying is a problem that reaches into the community, the schools and family culture.
School is a place where students should feel safe and supported by the teachers, faculty and students around them. Approximately 32 percent of students report being bullied at school. Bullying may lead to physical violence, anxiety, depression, other health-related problems and academic performance. Here are a few ways parents can help prevent bullying:
Technology has made it easier for students to communicate online. However, that same technology may be used as a way to victimize others or to become a victim of bullying. Schools are using technology and computers as learning tools, which may require students to be online more than some parents would like. Social media, public forums and mobile apps are being used as a new version of the school yard playground. Here are a few things that might help prevent or reduce the risk of being bullied online:
Recognizing the signs in your child’s school or online can help reduce the chances of your child becoming the victim of a bully or bullying others.