Sue, Tara and Angeline provide practical advice for parents, from understanding social media settings to fostering empathy and respectful online behaviour in children.
The episode also emphasises the importance of supporting victims, educating kids on digital safety, and engaging with available resources. Lastly, it features collaborative efforts with charities like Ditch the Label to combat online harassment.
00:00 Introduction to the Digital Jungle
00:03 Understanding Cyberbullying
00:52 The Role of AI in Combating Cyberbullying
01:23 Victim Responsibility and Intervention
01:40 Digital Defenders and Automated Harassment
02:17 Disturbing Trends and the Need for Digital Defenders
02:33 Supporting and Protecting Children
03:26 Effective Strategies Against Cyberbullying
03:54 Parental Guidance and Social Media Settings
04:18 Staying Engaged and Informed
04:48 Final Thoughts and Resources
05:34 Conclusion and Farewell
US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warnings on social media platforms
Cyberbullying: One in six teenagers report harassment online
like my ‘Pause to Ponder’ moment for parents
What is Bullying and How It Differs in Boys and Girls – Sue Atkins The Parenting Coach
Further help:
This one is for parents:
Sue Atkins and Ditch the Label: ‘Can Parents Stop Bullying?‘
Sue Atkins: Supporting your Teen Through Bullying (https://www.ditchthelabel.org/404)
The Ultimate guide to dealing with the School
What To Do if the School isn’t Cooperating.
Websites like StopBullying.gov, Cyberbullying.org, and Common Sense Media Anti-Bullying Alliance offer valuable information and resources for parents, educators, and children.
These sites provide practical advice, educational materials, and tools for reporting and dealing with cyberbullying. Many organisations offer workshops and training sessions on digital safety and cyberbullying prevention.
The websites below have lots of information and advice for anyone who has experienced bullying.
This is where ReThink™, also comes in so talk and teach your kids about the importance of not being a bystander and also get them into the habit of ‘pausing to ponder’ before posting. It can stop victims suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and feeling suicidal.
Research shows that when adolescents are alerted to “ReThink” their decision, they change their minds 93% of the time. Using ReThink™
Thank you to our global digital wellness partners World Digital Detox Day.
The ‘World Digital Detox Day’ initiative was set up by Zep Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit organisation on a mission to empower wellness worldwide. The foundation strongly believes in setting healthy guidelines and boundaries for society’s relationship with technology. By starting this education from an early age, they aimed to prevent the development of ”digital dementia” and preserve essential elements of human interaction and well-being in an era dominated by technology.
