September 3rd, 2017 / 0 Comments

Children and teens spend much of their time online, which makes bullying even easier. Cyberbullying allows the bully to be bolder, due to the possible anonymity, and allows the bully to reach the victim at any time of the day or night, leaving the victim with nowhere to hide. Another reason cyberbullying can be worse than physical bullying is the fact that it spreads much more quickly. Cyberbullying has been used for many purposes, and often parents have no idea their child is being bullied because the child is hesitant to tell them.
Besides internet bullying, another concern is internet crime, as offenders continue to become smarter and sneakier and are able to lure children in. Parents should be cognizant of the ease of accessibility to their children for internet predators, and be sure their children are aware of the potential online dangers.
Find other tactics parents should employ to protect their children, along with these:
Parents that allow their children to be involved on the internet and on social networks should also have an online presence. Not only does this allow parents to monitor their child’s activities, it also provides a new means to bond with their children.
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