Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/13/2014 -- Only one out of ten kids who are bullied on social media share the situation with an adult. Because kids aren’t talking about online harassment, many parents don’t realize how common it actually is.
Kids are keeping quiet about online bullying, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Seventy percent of surveyed kids said they had seen online bullying at least once.
To make sure that parents are aware of just how common social media bullying is, the team at MamaBear Family Safety app has released the blog post, “Social Media, Bullying and What You Can Do to Help.” The article offers best practices for protecting kids from social media harassment then goes on to explain what to do in the event that a child is involved with an online bully.
“We want parents in the know about bullying,” said parent and MamaBear president Robyn Spoto. “Since kids aren’t talking about it, we wanted to make sure that parents know all the details and are aware of when it happens. More importantly, we want parents to be prepared to handle the situation in the event that their child or one of their child’s friends encounters an online bully.”
The MamaBear article lists steps that parents can take from the moment they learn about a case of online bullying. It also lists webpages where parents can file complaints or report abuse on popular social media sites. The blog post’s tips and resources are a great aid to any parent looking to learn more about how to prevent and deal with social media bullying.
Find the complete MamaBear blog post on the MamaBear Blog.
About MamaBear
MamaBear is a cutting-edge, worry-free parenting app for Android phones and iPhones that provides family safety with a powerful set of social media monitoring tools, location and driving notifications. Since its initial launch in late 2012, MamaBear has received extensive media coverage in the U.S. and has been installed all over the world. The app is available in the Google Play Store for Android phones and in the Apple App Store for iPhones.
The makers of MamaBear Family Safety App are a group of parents, digital visionaries and experienced technology entrepreneurs with a passion for fostering family unity and worry-free parenting. Their mission is to create tools that provide parents peace of mind while giving children needed freedom. Their core values are to protect children, honor families, encourage trust and respect privacy.
The MamaBear team regularly blogs about a variety of issues affecting parents and their children, especially when it comes to family safety. Read the blog at mamabearapp.com/blog.
Learn more about the MamaBear Family Safety App at MamaBearApp.com or follow MamaBear on Facebook and Twitter.