Cyber-Bullying

Cyber-bullying has become a topic of conversation after some very tragic incidents. With the ever increasing relevance and use of technology, parents have to work even harder to ensure their children are safe from predators, this includes bullies which they might see every day in school.

PBS has developed some very useful websites, for both the education of youth who are using technology and can be the bully or the one being bullied.

http://pbskids.org/webonauts/ -fun game teaching youth about technology etiquette and usage.  "An internet academy."

http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/ - interactive website with helpful answers to questions many youth have about their life. Games like Beat the Bully where youth can learn about bullying and be the crusader for good.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/  - A great site for parents with resources on questions from child development to cyber-bullying

While parents can not follow behind their children every minute of the day, they can take steps to help ensure their children are safe mentally, physically, and emotionally. There are plenty of resources available for parents and even some fun interactive one for youth, we just need to take the time to find them. Education is something which should never end, so showing our youth we care by educating ourselves on cyber-bulling and the current technologies being utilized while participating in these activities are important steps we can take.