Bullying: Warning Signs

Bullying: Warning Signs

Sources:

“Warning Signs for Bullying.” StopBullying.gov, www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html.

Bullying: Risk factors.

Bullying: Risk Factors

Nothing gives the right for anyone to pick on someone. There are no simple factors on what makes someone get bullied or to start bullying others. Bullying of all kinds happens anywhere not just school. It can happen at work or even social events. Everything depends on what environment a person may live in. Some groups are more capable of being a bully or bullied. This can include being gay, bisexual, transgender, being isolated, and or even just being disabled.

Risk Factors for Children to be Bullied.

• Peers see you as being different. A child may be overweight or underweight, poor, smarter then others.
• Weak not able to defend thyself. 
• They may have anxiety or low self-esteem.
• Less popular or have no friends.
• They do not get along with others.  

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Risk Factors for Children to Bully Others.

• Very connected to others, they want to be popular, and or have social power.
• They are isolated from others, have low self-esteem, they do not identify feelings for others.
• They are easily frustrated.  
• Have issues at home.
• Think badly of others.
• Do not follow rules easily or hard to understand them.
• There friends also bully.

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Sources:

MSLawdotedu. “The School Bully: The Characteristics of Children Who Are More Likely To Bully.” YouTube, YouTube, 20 Aug. 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgO0p227raA.

“Who Is at Risk.” StopBullying.gov, www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/index.html.

Bullying: What Roles do Kids Play.

What Roles do Kids Play

      Kids when it comes to bullying play many roles. When it comes to kids they can either bully, become bullied themselves, or even may just witness the bullying. Bullying is a big problem and sometimes when those kids who are being bullied even become bullies themselves. It is really important to understand what roles kids play to not just prevent bullying but to respond to the bullying that is happening.

Why Its Important Not To Label Children

      

         When it comes to children its important not 

to call children "bullies" or "victims". This will cause

• Kids to think they will not change there behavior.
• Fail to recognize there different roles they play.
• The factors that kids contribute to the bullying nature such as peer pressure and the climate change within schools. 

Things to say instead to not label children

• Call someone who has been bullied "The child who is being bullied" instead of the victim.
• Call someone who has bullied " The child who is bullying" instead of a bully.

Role playing is isn't just limited to the problems of bullying but that of the "Circle of Bullying." This is defined as those who witness the bullying, might be involved in the bullying, and assist or defend the behavior.

• Kids who Bully:There are many kids who bully and many risk factors involved within kids. These kids need help and support to their behavior and their are many influences to their behavior.
• Kids who are Bullied:Many factors contribute to the bullying behavior. Their are many factors that cause someone to be bullied. 

Even if a child is not involved directly they can can still contribute the behavior. When a child witness's the behavior happening it can still affect the child. 

• Outsiders: They do not bully or even help the victim in any way. They will sometimes watch the bullying happening but they do not do anything. Being an audience may and can encourage the bullying. They want to help but don't know how. 
• The defenders: When a child is being bullied they will speak up and try and help those being bullied. 
• Those who assist: They usually do not start the bullying but will help out those who are bullying. They might also encourage the bullying.
• The Reinforcer's: They give the kids who are bullying an audience. This can cause the bullying to continue. 

When it comes to bullying kids may play many roles. When it comes to the situation at hand every situation is different then others. There are kids who bully and are also bullied. Why is it important to know the different roles kids can play when it comes to bullying. 

• Those both being bullied or a victim of bullying may suffer negative consequences such as depression or lead to suicide.
• It teaches kids about the highlights when it comes to prevention. 

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Sources:
“BULLYING ROLES.” YouTube, YouTube, 30 Jan. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeJUqNNFbuw.

“Bullying.” Center for Anti-Bullying and Non-Violence, wecanco.org/bullying/

“The Roles Kids Play in Bullying.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/roles-kids-play/index.html.

Report the Cyberbullying

Report the Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone not just kids and teens but adults also. When the cyberbullying does happen its important to keep record of it and then report the problem at hand so it can be addressed accordingly. 

What Needs to be Done Immediately

• Never respond to the messages being said and don't forward them. 
• Block the person who is cyberbullying you.
• Keep documentation. 

Reporting To the Law.

• Any threats of any kind especially physical.  
• Stalking and hate crimes.
• Taking private pictures that should remain private.
• Sexual Images of any kind including child pornography.
•  Cyberbullying is against the law and should be reported right away. 

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Most apps and websites that your using or your child uses have ways that you can report the cyberbullying.

http://stopitsolutions.com/stopit-solutions-education

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                                                                  Reporting to Schools.

• It can cause so much problems in the classroom that it can turn into in person bullying and that becomes irruptive within the classroom. 
• There are states out there that require schools to address the problem head on in their anti- bullying policy but they don't and that is sad.Even off school bullying is being covered up and that causes hostile environments.

Sources:
“Anonymous Reporting & Incident Management for Education.” STOPit, stopitsolutions.com/stopit-solutions-education.

“How to Report Cyber Bullying.” YouTube, YouTube, 2 Dec. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1ge5HGtJWU.

“Report Cyberbullying.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/how-to-report/index.html.

Teacher Tips

Teacher Tips

Warning Signs a Child is being Cyberbullied or is Cyberbullying Others

       A child might be cyberbullying or by involved in cyberbullying in more then one way. A child can not just be bullied but then can bully or even witness the bullying happen. Adults might not be aware that the bullying is happening especially what apps and social media accounts that the child might be using. The more a child spends online the more opportunities they have to be cyberbullied or cyberbullies themselves.

There are many warning signs that kids show. Since kids seems to always spend time on there devices it may or may not be noticeable. It is important to pay attention to a child especially if they start acting different around there devices.
                                                                              Warning Signs

• You notice the child is using there device either a lot more or a lot less then usual.
• The child has an emotional response around there device.
• The child hides there device around adults. 
• They delete accounts or create new ones.
• They avoid social situations.
• They become depressed.

Source:

“Tips for Teachers.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/tips-for-teachers/index.html.

Establishing Rules

Establishing Rules

Its important that parents create trust with there children. Parents need to have open and honest discussions. Make sure to check in constantly with your child about there experiences with digital devices and make sure everything is going alright. You as parents need to make sure to address any potential risks of cyberbullying and harm that may come with using these devices at hand.

How to Minimize Risks of Cyberbullying Parents can

• Set clear expectations for there child.
• Educate their child about the harmful risks about cyberbullying, posting hateful speech, and even sexting.
• Be clear what exactly what they want to be shared.
• Identify what apps are appropriate and safe for their child to be using.
• Establish the amount of time their child can be on a app or on their phone.
• Be positive online.

Its important to teach your child about cyberbullying and the digital behavior that comes with having a phone. Talk about these issues before even giving them a device. Help them learn about what to do if they are put into a cyberbullying situation. Doing so can support the situation and being a positive role model to others. There is a free app for parents and even teachers called SAMSHA'S free Knowbullying App that provides tips about bullying and safety concerns. 

Things your child can do if they witness bullying

• Don't participate: Do not share, like, or even comment. This may limit the damage that has been done about a person. 
• Do not respond Negatively: If a child must respond. Make sure they are clear and calm responses. Angry and negative responses may make the situation worse. Make sure to encourage not just children but adults also to step away from the device. This can cause someone to get calm. 
• Message the person who posted the hurtful message privately: If you feel safe doing so make sure to follow up on what is going on and why they posted what they did. Doing this may make it clear that they do not actually agree with what was actually posted if they did not actually post the message themselves. This may be a time you share your concerns with the person.
• Message the person who was targeted: Reach out to give sympathy to the person who was actually bullied themselves. If you have concerns about the person let them know you care. This may be a time to let them receive help if they need it.      

Sources:

“Establishing Rules.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/establishing-rules/index.html.

Parents Digital Awareness

Parents Digital Awareness

      When it comes to social media and apps the world is evolving. Though negative things can happen when it comes to online. This can include things besides cyberbullying like sexting, posting hateful messages or even content, and even participating in negative conversations about someone.  It may not just harm only other children but themselves if your child is involved in this. This can cause them to harm there reputation.

Things Parents Can do to Prevent Cyberbullying and Protect your Child.

• Set the settings on your child's phone. This include privacy and location.
• Know all your child;s log in information.
• Establish Rules about appropriate behavior and what apps they can use.
• Know what apps your child is using. Stay up to date on the latest apps.
• Follow your child or their friends on social media even ask other adults to do so also.

Its important for parents to protect their children. There are free software options for parents to put on phones and laptops available to help the child. These options can block or restrict certain content, view the child's activity. Before a parent does this they should consider the age of the child first. 

A video about a kid who goes online and chats with friends but thinks his conversation is private but isnt. His dad helps him out against cyberbullying.



https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-parental-control-software

Sources:

“Digital Awareness for Parents.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services, www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/digital-awareness-for-parents/index.html.

Marshall, Carrie, and Cat Ellis. “The Best Free Parental Control Software 2018.” TechRadar, TechRadar The Source for Tech Buying Advice, 2 July 2018, www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-parental-control-software.