Sexting, Cyber Bullies and Textual Harassment
National Cyber Awareness Day reminds parents, teachers and youth mentors the importance of talking about cyber bullying, sexting and more.
The odds are high that your child will eventually be the victim of cyber bullying. According to Safe America, 50 percent of teens admit to being bullied online or by text message. Our youth don't have to be victims of cyber bullying or crime if parents and adults teach kids how to cope. Megan Meirer, 13, was a victim of cyber bullying. Meirer suffered low self-esteem. A classmate’s mother, disguising herself as a cute boy that was home schooled, befriended her on Myspace. The two became close through their online relationship. Then, one day, the mother sent a message that read, “I don't know if I want to be friends with you anymore because I've heard that you are not very nice to your friends." After that message, Meirer began receiving …
Brande Poulnot
5:33 pm on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thanks for the tip David. I'll have to keep those in mind when my little get a little older. more ›