Parents today are raising kids in a digital world that we ourselves never had
to navigate growing up. Our children live in group chats, online games, social platforms, and digital classrooms. That means their social experiences do not stop when the bell rings. And because of that, understanding the different types of cyberbullying is not optional. It is an essential part of keeping our kids safe.
The truth is that cyberbullying is no longer just “mean comments online.” It has evolved into multiple forms, each with its own risks and emotional impact. When parents don’t know what to look for, kids often stay silent. Not because they want to, but because they don’t have the language to describe what’s happening.Â
And let’s be real. Kids also fear losing their devices, their privacy, or their social connections.
This is why learning the different types of cyberbullying matters.
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Teach Your Kids To Trust Their Gut
Growing up, I often felt uneasy around certain people. My body would tighten up or my stomach would flip. I did not have the language for intuition and I definitely was not taught how to read other people’s energy or my own. But that physical feeling was so loud at times that I knew I had to leave the room or excuse myself before things took a turn.
To this day, my friends laugh about how I was never caught at a teen house party or skipping school. The truth is simple. I was not a risk taker. I had seen and heard enough to know that I did not want any part in a bad situation if I could help it.
Not every child develops that instinct early. Not every child knows how to take those physical cues seriously. And that is exactly why this message matters.
Your child’s intuition is real. It is powerful. It is often their first line of defense before any adult steps in. Whether the danger is emotional, social, or physical, that gut feeling is wisdom wra...
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Most kids NEVER tell an adult that they're being bullied because they try to handle the situation alone or they fear that telling an adult might make matters worse.
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