Preventing Cyberbullying Among Children and Adolescents

Spread the loveBullying is a national epidemic, and cyberbullying is quickly becoming a major concern amongst children and adolescents. The correlation between youth depression and bullying is evident. Even though cyberbullying happens online, it is no less harmful. Therefore, it is critical that we do everything in our power to prevent cyberbullying among children and adolescents. What is Cyberbullying? According to NCBI, “Cyberbullying is characterized by the use of electronic forms of contact that allow the perpetrator to remain anonymous and intensify feelings of discomfort in the victim.” Their extensive report also identities these different forms of cyberbullying: harassment, cyberstalking, … Continue reading Preventing Cyberbullying Among Children and Adolescents