10 Cyber Safety tips for Teenagers
1. Talk about it
This gives adult figures the opportunity to assist and deal with the issue
2. Ignore them
This often causes cyberbullies to move on with not getting a response
3. Never retaliate
This creates a cycle, and may land both parties in trouble
4. Tell them to stop
If ignoring does not work, tell them in a respectful way to stop their bullying
5. Laugh
If in fact people are making a joke, this may create friendships and restrict bullying
6. Save the evidence
Save and print all evidence and turn it over to an adult who may be able to help
7. Block access to cyberbullies
Blocking them off all forms of contact ensures they can never make future contact
8. Report it to Content provider
This often sees bullies being blocked from future use for breach of terms of service
9. Never pass along messages from cyberbullies
Delete any harmful messages and do not pass on to others, it simply compounds the problem.
10. Inform an adult
If there are feelings that safety may be breached, inform an adult.