How to stop cyberbullying
Anti bullying
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    Recognise there’s a problem

    It can be hard to detect this kind of bullying. Talk to your child about how they use technology. You can’t police their every move, but by being aware of sites he or she likes and games they play, you’ll notice if they suddenly change their habits – a sign that something is up

  • 2
    Share your experience

    Talk to your child about why people bully and help them learn from your personal experiences as well as their own observations

  • 3
    Engage positively with the issue

    Discuss how the comments are making them feel and give alternative points of view. For example, your child may hate being teased about their hair colour, but the same colour could be one of your own favourite features

  • 4
    Reassure them it’s not their fault

    Talk to them about why people bully. Help them see there’s no need to change their appearance or try to conform in response

  • 5
    Get support

    If you think the issue needs raising with their school, or even the police, discuss a course of action together so they feel in control

  • 6
    Use online tools

    Use ‘block’ or ‘report’ function against the bully – most social networking sites now have them. Some websites have buttons that let you report incidents directly to the National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) safety centre

                
          

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