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“… 40% of children in Portugal suffer from this problem…”
Cyber-bullying
How to deal with cyber-bullying?
- Create and maintain a climate of open communication, and hold frequent conversations about the Internet and technologies, instead of waiting for problems to occur before issues are addressed;
- Encourage kids/ teens to talk about the problems they face on the Internet or with other technologies, such as mobile phones, and listen to what the children / young people have to say;
- Explain to kids and teens who are victims of cyber-bullying that they themselves are not to blame;
- Emphasize that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a statement that sends a message to the aggressor that his type of behaviour is not to be tolerated and will not be allowed to continue.
How to prevent cyber-bullying
- Educate yourself, your colleagues and your students on how to use information and communication technologies ethically, responsibly and safely.
- Teach children/ young people about the risks of placing photographs, videos and other personal data online, which could be used by their peers in acts of cyber-bullying;
- Pay attention to what peers or students tell you about potential cases of cyber-bullying and do not underestimate, minimise or ignore the situations reported to you (for example, by saying: ” just ignore it”, “don’t take it seriously”, etc.).
- Do not react impulsively to protect the kid/ teen. As an example, know that punishing the victim does not help. If a child is a victim of cyber-bullying, do not deny his or her right to access to the computer or the Internet;
- If your peers/ students are victims of cyberbullying, make it clear that you will work with the young person to find a solution;
- Monitor the use of information and communication technology by the children and teens of whom you are in charge. Choose the location and positioning of the computer carefully. Avoid isolated areas (kid’s or teen’s room), opting instead for spaces of greater circulation.
This work was produced by the following students
- Cristiana Xavier,
- David Peneda,
- Diana Pereira,
- Diana Veloso,
- Diogo Silva,
- Fábio Fernandes,
- Fábio Alves,
- Hélder Alves,
- José Gonçalves,
- Kelly Brito,
- Mauro Cabodeira,
- Michael Brito,
- Patrícia Cotinho,
- Paulo Babo,
- Rosa Brito,
- Samuel Marques,
- Sara Cerqueira,
- Tiago Eiríz,
- Vanessa Rodrigues e
- Vítor Silva.
Class F, 6th Grade
Collaboration and orientation by the following teachers
- Amélia Rocha,
- Marco Azevedo,
- Francisco Carvalho,
- Augusta Lourenço e
- Manuela Vieira.
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