Steps to stopping cyberbullying
Audience: Parents and the victim of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying can affect any age group, but is most prevalent among the adolescents. Due to the children 's fear of addressing the issue, parents are not always aware about their children 's internet use. In order to stop the bullying, the parents should set certain standards of monitoring their children 's internet use while considering the child 's feelings and safety and take action by working with the school and/or police. According to the "What To Do When Your Child is Cyberbullied: Top Ten Tips for Parents" presentation, Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. presented ten useful tips in which tips one and two can help preserve the human relationship …show more content…
In other words, the school district must provide resources for parents and students on the issue of cyberbullying and school officials must take action when the child is bullied. Also, in reference to RCW 28A.600.480 it states:
A school employee, student, or volunteer who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to an appropriate school official, and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the district 's policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation, is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident (3).
When the parent and child report the bullying to the school, both parties are protected under the law. Along with the RCWs, there is a law called Substitute House Bill 2801, a law that outlawed harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The two parties can be reassured that cyberbullying is taken seriously in schools around Washington State (see RCW 28A.300.285(2013) and RCW …show more content…
Also, due to the recent technology, there is a higher chance of children becoming victims of cyberbullying, putting the children’s safety at risk. By using the earlier examples, both parties can prevent the bullying from occurring and/or help alleviate the issue by first communicating with one another (to prevent conflict and misunderstanding while promoting human relationship) and find a common ground (start with an agreement), and reach a consensus (win-win solution). Keep in mind that the result may differ from person to person (the examples provided may not help all parties, but can be used as a resource to find or create other
Audience: Parents and the victim of Cyberbullying Cyberbullying can affect any age group, but is most prevalent among the adolescents. Due to the children 's fear of addressing the issue, parents are not always aware about their children 's internet use. In order to stop the bullying, the parents should set certain standards of monitoring their children 's internet use while considering the child 's feelings and safety and take action by working with the school and/or police. According to the "What To Do When Your Child is Cyberbullied: Top Ten Tips for Parents" presentation, Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. presented ten useful tips in which tips one and two can help preserve the human relationship …show more content…
In other words, the school district must provide resources for parents and students on the issue of cyberbullying and school officials must take action when the child is bullied. Also, in reference to RCW 28A.600.480 it states:
A school employee, student, or volunteer who promptly reports an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying to an appropriate school official, and who makes this report in compliance with the procedures in the district 's policy prohibiting bullying, harassment, or intimidation, is immune from a cause of action for damages arising from any failure to remedy the reported incident (3).
When the parent and child report the bullying to the school, both parties are protected under the law. Along with the RCWs, there is a law called Substitute House Bill 2801, a law that outlawed harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The two parties can be reassured that cyberbullying is taken seriously in schools around Washington State (see RCW 28A.300.285(2013) and RCW …show more content…
Also, due to the recent technology, there is a higher chance of children becoming victims of cyberbullying, putting the children’s safety at risk. By using the earlier examples, both parties can prevent the bullying from occurring and/or help alleviate the issue by first communicating with one another (to prevent conflict and misunderstanding while promoting human relationship) and find a common ground (start with an agreement), and reach a consensus (win-win solution). Keep in mind that the result may differ from person to person (the examples provided may not help all parties, but can be used as a resource to find or create other