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Cyber Bullying and the Bystander Effect

Posted by judywright / Parenting & Relationships, Wisdom / 1 Comment

How Does the Bystander Effect Affect People who Witness Cyber Bullying?

People who witness cyber bullying online know that they are not the only people to see it. They feel removed from the situation and they figure that because so many people see the bullying taking place, they are not personally responsible for doing something to stop it. As a result, cyber bullies are able to continually harass their victims with no repercussions because no one intervenes.

Give Your Child the Confidence to Combat Teasing

Posted by judywright / Parenting & Relationships, Self Growth & Empowerment, Wisdom / 1 Comment

There are many ways to empower your child and yourself to combat teasing and maltreatment. If you are a parent whose child is suffering from teasing, you should remember that there are options. Teach your child that there are different ways to deal with teasing, and encourage them to choose the one that will make […]