Preventing Cyberbullying Through Vicarious Supervision: Results from New Research
I’ve long been interested in the role of parents in preventing children from participating in problematic behaviors online. Parents should talk with their children about the responsible use of technology and allow access to apps and games at developmentally appropriate ages and in proper amounts. Th...
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This research highlights how parental supervision and open conversations about technology can help prevent cyberbullying. Parents are encouraged to set age-appropriate boundaries for apps and games while using tools to filter harmful content as children begin exploring the internet.
I’ve long been interested in the role of parents in preventing children from participating in problematic behaviors online. Parents should talk with their children about the responsible use of technology and allow access to apps and games at developmentally appropriate ages and in proper amounts. They should also utilize appropriate tools to restrict incidental access to unsuitable online content, especially as they first explore the “Wild Wild Internet.” Sameer and I have previously examined th...