• Cyber bullying is a severe threat to the mental health and well-being of young adolescents.
  

• There is a clear relationship between being a victim of cyberbullying and mental health problems, drug use, and binge drinking. (Kim, Boyle, Georglades, 2017, pp. 471)
• "Between one fifth and one third of young adolescents reported being victims of cyber bullying." (Erb, 2006, pp. 21)
  

• Adults must take the necessary steps to make sure that children are aware of the consequences of cyber bullying.
  

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  "Monitor student computer use closely within schools and inform parents as to the importance of supervising children at home" (Froeschle, Mayorga, Castillo, Hargrave, 2008, pp. 32)
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  "Involve community and law enforcement personnel in educational endeavors" (Froeschle, Mayorga, Castillo, Hargrave, 2008, pp. 32)

• Children should be shown healthy coping mechanisms so they do not need to resort to cyber bullying or feel as if they have to hold in their emotions.
  

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  "Encourage participation in school groups and extracurricular activities that build friendships and heighten self-esteem" (Froeschle, Mayorga, Castillo, Hargrave, 2008, pp. 33)
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  "Integrate a program that teaches social skills and empathy with classroom reading instruction." (Froeschle, Mayorga, Castillo, Hargrave, 2008, pp. 32)
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  "Provide a safe place for bullies to address underlying issues concerning their behavior" (Froeschle, Mayorga, Castillo, Hargrave, 2008, pp. 33)

Sources

well-being. Middle School Journal,38(2), 2-22. Retrieved February 17, 2020, from 

www.jstor.org/stable/2302454

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