How to recognise cyberbullying
Some of the signs that may indicate your child is being cyberbullied include:
- Being secretive about their online activities
- Avoiding social outings
- Deleting their social media or email accounts
- Noticeable changes in their friendship groups
- Appearing upset after using their mobile, tablet or computer
- A decline in grades or avoiding school
What to do if your child is being cyberbullied
If you find it’s happening to a young person in your care, there are four simple steps that can help minimise the harm:
- Report the cyberbullying to the social media service where it is occurring.
- Collect evidence of the cyberbullying material.
- If the material is not removed within 48 hours, make a report to eSafety.
- Block the offending user.
Have a conversation with your child about what to do if cyberbullying happens to them or a friend. Head to eSafety Parents at esafety.gov.au to help you do just that.
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