6 Signs That Your Child is Being Cyberbullied.

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Depression, anxiety, withdrawal? Does your child suffer from any of these symptoms? They could be a victim of Cyberbullying.

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6 SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS BEING CYBERBULLIED.

When it comes to the impact of cyberbullying, there isn’t much difference between it and the effects of traditional

bullying. Both cause significant emotional and psychological distress.

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In fact, just like any other victim of bullying, cyberbullied kids

experience anxiety, fear, depression and low self-esteem.

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Even with the creation of a Digital Family Policy, parental supervision, and safety

settings in place, your children may still be the victims of cyberbullying.

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Here are a few signs that your children may be falling victim to a cyberbully.

4. ADVISE YOUR CHILD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIVACY.

1.Your child is suddenly spends much more — or much less — time texting, gaming or using social-networking websites.

Any rapid change could be an alarm bell.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

2.When cyberbullying is ongoing, the child often begins to relate to the world around them differently

than others. For child, life can feel hopeless and meaningless. He/she begin to lose interest in things

they once enjoyed and spend less and less time interacting with family and friends.

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Children are flocking to the Internet in huge numbers in

order to access the plethora of information it holds.

Children are flocking to the Internet in huge

numbers in order to access the plethora of

information it holds.

The world as we know it is evolving at a titanic rate, with the digital age

having reached it’s zenith.

3.They often skip school to avoid facing the kids bullying them or because they are embarrassed and humiliated by the messages that were shared. Their

grades suffer too because they find it difficult to concentrate or study because of the anxiety and stress that the bullying causes. They may even

choose to drop out of school.

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1. EXPLORE THE DIGITAL TEEN SCENE.4. They become secretive about what they are doing on the

computer and spends excessive amounts of time on the computer.

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2. KNOW YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL OPTIONS.

5.Child often experience headaches, stomachaches or other physical ailments. The stress of bullying also can cause stress-related conditions like stomach ulcers and skin

conditions.

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3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.6.Parent may experience changes in eating habits of child

like skipping meals or binge eating. And his/her sleep patterns may be impacted. They may suffer from insomnia,

sleep more than usual or experience nightmares.

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3. SET A DIGITAL LIMIT.7.If you believe your child is being cyberbullied, initiate a

conversation, but take care to do so in such a way that your teen feels your unconditional support.

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