Cyberbullying is a complex problem that is rapidly evolving every day. It’s vital that teachers, parents and carers know as much about it as possible.
Sexologist and Co-Lead on the Active* Consent programme Dr. Siobhán O’Higgins talks about the effect of social media on our teens
When it comes to school life, bullying has always been a concern. In more recent times the issue of cyberbullying has become more prevalent.
When it comes to entertaining children of any age, particularly during the school holidays, the pastime of choice for many children and teenagers is playing video games.
If you’re worried that your child may be bullying someone online, there are certain signs you can watch out for.
Cyberbullying can take several forms and rarely affords any ‘time-out’ for the bullied person due to the relentless nature of the behaviour.
It can be an upsetting time but there are practical steps you can take if you think your child is experiencing cyberbullying
With most online sites and services offering kid-friendly settings, it can be tempting to assume that your child is in safe hands.
If you remember a time when the easiest way to answer a question was to find it in a book, you’re most likely a so-called ‘digital immigrant’.
Building your child’s online confidence means they’re more likely to come to you if they encounter something that upsets them.