Maplewood Richmond Heights School District

Parent Resources: Cyberbullying and Digital Citizenship

Social networking sites, chat rooms, virtual worlds, and blogs are how teens and tweens socialize online; it's important to help your child learn how to navigate these spaces safely. Among the pitfalls that come with online socializing are sharing too much information or posting comments, photos, or videos that can damage a reputation or hurt someone's feelings.

Applying real-world judgment can help minimize those risks. Here are resources to help you and your child discuss responsible digital citizenship and help make their online lives safe and secure.

Internet Safety and Cyberbullying

Advice for Parents in a 24/7 Media World
Parent's Internet Safety Guidelines (Netsmartz)
What Parents Need to Know about Cyberbullying

Verizon Digital Security and Tech Hub

Developing Digital Citizenship

Developing Digital Citizenship
Brain PoP: Digital Citizenship (Young Children)
Common Sense to Media Blog

Social Media: Advice for Parents

What is Social Media (ie Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
Go to Guide for Social Media and Students

Twitter Hashtags to Search for Digital Citizenship and Cyberbullying

#digitalcitizenship
#cyberbullying

Student Resources

Heads Up: Stop Think Click
Stand Up to Cyberbullying
Share with Care
The Protection Connection