How to tell if your child is a victim of cyberbullying

Young Asian preteenteenage boy sit on stair at home, cry and cover his face with hand, other hand hold smartphone, feeling alone, stressed, frustrated, overwhelmed, depressed. Cyber bullying concept.

The internet offers many good uses for kids, but it also has its downsides. As kids surf the web for information or communicate with friends online, they could encounter cyberbullying from peers, causing mental stress.

Parents must pay attention to this risk and monitor their child’s activities to see if they’ve encountered cyberbullying. If so, this issue should be addressed, and steps should be taken to prevent future incidents. This guide explains how to detect if your child has encountered cyberbullying and how to mitigate against this risk.