EMA’s 5 Tips to preventing Cyber Bullying

In an age where technology is used every day in almost every area of your life, you know that there are many precautions you must take before posting information online, starting up the oven, calling a 1-800#, and downloading new software. But many people overlook how easy it is to bully others using technology.

Cyber Bullying is when a person (or group of people) bully, harass, and bring others down through various forms of technology. The most popular and easiest ways to cyber bully come through social media (facebook, twitter), texting, and even phone calls and voicemails. Children AND adults, will use these forms of technology to spread lies, pictures, offensive language, and videos to torment other people.

Here are 5 tips on preventing Cyber Bullying

1)            Tell someone. Tell your parents, your principle at school, and in very serious conditions call the local authorities.

2)            Save the information that was sent to you via text, e-mail, or social media to use as evidence. This can be helpful in displaying the time and date of when the attacks are being made.

3)            Educate. Part of our job at Empower Martial Arts as instructors and educators is to give all students the highest chance for success. For children, take this information and review what cyber bullying looks like so you will know when to report it. Set yourself up for SUCCESS!

4)            Block the person. There are many different softwares and settings that allow you to block people, and phone numbers from sending you texts and commenting on your online information.

5)            Empower others. Practice being a leader by helping the many children who are affected by cyber bullying. In doing so, you will gain confidence, friends, and be one step closer to becoming a true Black Belt!

For more information contact empowermartialarts@gmail.com or (913)-754-6570.