Talk to your kids about cyberbullying

Tell your kids that they can’t hide behind the words they type and the images they post. Bullying is a lose-lose situation. Hurtful messages not only make the target feel bad, but also make the sender look bad. Often they can bring scorn from peers and punishment from authorities. Ask your kids to let you know if an online message or image makes them feel threatened or hurt. If you fear for your child’s safety, contact the police. Read the comments. Cyberbullying often involves mean-spirited comments. Check out your kid’s page from time to time to see what you find.