{"id":15330,"date":"2022-11-09T13:51:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T13:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blueoceanglobaltech.com\/blog\/?p=15330"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:27:44","slug":"ways-of-dealing-with-a-cyberbully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blueoceanglobaltech.com\/blog\/ways-of-dealing-with-a-cyberbully\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Parents Can Deal With a Cyberbully Child"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Be Objective<\/a><\/p>\n

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Customize Your Outcome<\/a><\/p>\n

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Identify Those Who Need to Be Involved in the Process of Change<\/a><\/p>\n

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Identify the Consequences<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ el_id=”rightsection”][vc_column_text]Cyberbullying<\/span><\/a> is the use of electronic media to harass or threaten someone, typically by sending messages of an intimidating nature. A <\/span>report<\/span><\/a> published in 2020 showed that 15% of teenagers aged between 12-18 have been victims of cyberbullying. It also revealed that 10-20% of children have been a cyberbully at some point. The most popular platforms where cyberbullying is endemic are Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat respectively. Cyberbullying is a real and expansive issue for all people, <\/span>particularly youth and young women. It can have a deep impact on the <\/span>victims\u2019 psyche<\/span><\/a> and cause social phobia, depression, and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”15360″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1667829665997{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1667829746848{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Given the statistics, it is not that uncommon to find yourself in a position where your child is the perpetrator of this misdemeanor. While it can be a distressing reality to find out your child is a cyberbully, parents need to know that they are not alone. Acknowledging the problem is the first step to creating impactful change. Rather than denying the reality, parents must rationalize this behavior and take the correct steps to guide the child on the journey to reform. If you face a similar situation, here is what you can do. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”cta-1-left” width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1654853436250{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.blueoceanglobaltech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/background-cta.png?id=13450) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”Related” title_align=”separator_align_left” align=”align_left” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ el_width=”10″ accent_color=”#03315d”][vc_custom_heading text=”How We Tackled Cyberbullying: A Case Study” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2303315d” google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][vc_btn title=”Read More” style=”custom” custom_background=”#ffffff” custom_text=”#03315d” shape=”square” align=”left” el_class=”border-btm-btn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueoceanglobaltech.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-we-tackled-cyberbullying-a-case-study%2F”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”cta-1-right” width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1654853237778{padding-top: 22px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”13469″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1654775297648{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 38px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 38px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_id=”one”]<\/p>\n

Be Objective<\/h4>\n

Despite feelings of hurt, anger, devastation, betrayal, or guilt, it is paramount that you separate your emotions from the situation. Focus on your child\u2019s motivations<\/a>, actions, and needs, and find a different time to work through your feelings. Listen without judgment to determine where the bullying took place, the victims\u2019 identities, the severity, extent, and access any available documentation of the bullying. Once you have gathered all the objective facts, you can devise a plan for rectification.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all solution. Hence it is important to take into consideration your social environment, the age of your child, severity, and involvement in the bullying when implementing your approach.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”15356″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1667828795155{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1667828821326{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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Customize Your Outcome<\/h4>\n

Like everything else, this situation is unique and should be tackled as such. In order to customize the ideal outcome \u2013 that is your child stops the bullying, understands the harm they have caused, and embarks on a journey of meaningful behavioral change \u2013 map out specific points in your intervention where you want to see change. This way, it will be easier to measure success and filter out fake remorse from your child simply so that they get out of trouble in the short term. At the same time, it will be easier to objectively come up with a plan to reach those goals.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=”three”]<\/p>\n

Identify Those Who Need to Be Involved in the Process of Change<\/h4>\n

The process of change can be a complicated yet rewarding one. Depending on the extent of the impact, the scope of involvement of authorities may extend beyond your child\u2019s primary environment at home, and into their school. A well-thought-out team charged with coordination of the rehabilitation process may include a counselor, sports teammates, school leaders, law enforcement, or lawyers. This is especially true in states where cyberbullying is considered a criminal offense.<\/p>\n

Identify who all needs to be working with your child on the punitive and restorative levels and enlist their support. From those who will be meeting punishment to those active on the level of behavioral change, everyone involved needs to work collaboratively to give your child a consistent message \u2013 that their actions were harmful \u2013 and assist them in turning over a new life.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_id=”four”]<\/p>\n

Identify the Consequences<\/h4>\n

Some of the ways you can catalyze the process of change can be by taking back some of your child\u2019s privileges to make them appreciate the responsibility that comes with the same.<\/p>\n