{"id":21120,"date":"2019-04-08T18:09:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T02:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/?p=21120"},"modified":"2022-04-13T12:25:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T20:25:45","slug":"5-signs-your-child-is-being-cyberbullied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/5-signs-your-child-is-being-cyberbullied\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Child is Being Cyberbullied"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

According to Common Sense Media, teens spend an average of nine hours a day online<\/a>, while preteens average about six. Given that even well-adapted kids spend so much of their lives online texting, posting on social media and playing video games, it\u2019s sadly no surprise that digital bullies exist too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Signs Your Child is Being Cyberbullied<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following list is by no means all-inclusive. If you have suspicions that your child may be a victim (but does not exhibit any of the indicators on this list), please try talking with them anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their Grades Drop<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bullying\ncan be extremely stressful on the victim. It\u2019s extremely common for the victims\nof cyberbullying to begin falling behind on homework, failing tests, even\ncutting class altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many former \u2018A\u2019 students who experience bullying online may suddenly show a complete disinterest, or total aversion, to school. That\u2019s because the pain, embarrassment and shame associated with the teasing or abuse transforms school from a safe space of learning and social interaction to a hostile prison. Keep a very close eye on their performance, and step in when the grades across the board start changing for the worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes in Eating Habits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Changes\nin your child\u2019s eating habits, combined with a sudden change in weight can be\neasily overlooked, as all children develop physically in different ways. That\nsaid, if you notice your child has begun losing weight or showing a lack of\ninterest in food, this can be a very serious sign of the depression associated\nwith bullying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, many victims of cyberbullying skip lunch as the lunchroom has become a cruel, unsafe place. Make sure your child is eating enough and getting the nutrition they need, and don\u2019t be afraid to be suspicious if they keep claiming they \u201caren\u2019t hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unexplained Injuries or Marks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While\ncyberbullying happens online, if the bully is a schoolmate, the abuse can easy\ncarry on in person. It can also become physical, and be very, very serious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you child has unexplained bruises, cuts or wounds, it\u2019s imperative that you get to the bottom of it. Most likely they will try to explain it away out of shame or embarrassment. Don\u2019t let them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upset After Using Device<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When\nyour child does get time to text or play games online, it should be a pleasant,\nrelaxing, fun experience. If they are receiving nasty texts or getting teased\non social media, that can all change overnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be on the lookout for signs of distress in their face during or after they are using their phones or laptops, and make sure you find out what\u2019s up. This is also where parental control apps<\/a> can come in handy. If you notice strange phone numbers coming up, be sure you reverse search them to search for who\u2019s behind them<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent Illness<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cyberbullying\nis often extremely traumatic for victims, and that can result in illnesses real\nor feigned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some\nchildren do end up faking illnesses more often as they want to get out of\nschool and avoid uncomfortable or painful situations. Others, however, do end\nup taking ill and complain of stomach pains or headaches. Psychological\ndistress can easily cause real physical distress. Take them to their doctor and\nfind out for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Wait – Act Now.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While these are just five, there are many more warning signs<\/a> you need to be\nlooking for as a parent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the i-Safe Foundation<\/a>, 42% of\nyoung kids and teens have been bullied online. What’s more worrying, well over half of kids who have experienced cyberbullying\ndo not report it<\/a> to their parents. \nThat means it\u2019s up to you as the parent to identify the warning signs\nand step in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you feel like there is something \u201coff\u201d or\nsimply not right<\/em> about your child\u2019s\nbehavior, trust your\ninstincts and step in<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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