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The Side-Effects of Cyberbullying
Dr. Clatch writes about the potential side-effects of cyberbullying that parents should be aware of when supporting their children.
Cyberbullying has implications for the physical health and well being of the victim. While increased anxiety and stress are common in victims of bullying, cyberbullying may continually perpetuate these symptoms for the victim as the process reaches into the home outside of normal school hours. For this reason, cyberbullying may have more of a detrimental impact on the victim because of its duration.
For parents and caregivers, the simplest option for protecting their children may be to restrict use of Internet and communication devices. Even though this approach may limit the victim’s exposure to bullying, the reality is that these tactics will not protect the victim from the scope, reach or extent of cyberbullies. Additionally, psychological research has consistently demonstrated that most adolescents prefer to deal with cyberbullying on their own. As a result, many will not confide in their parents regarding the problem.
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