Cyberbullying: A webquest for parents

In this webquest, you have learned what cyberbullying is and what the effects it can have on children. Using the information you obtained you created an AUP for your household.

While educating yourself about the dangers of cyberbullying is the first step, it can't be the last step. The only way that cyberbullying can be fully combated is to advocate for change and do some community outreach to spread the message to other parents.  One of the best ways to  advocate for change is to write to your State and Federal  officials and let your voice be heard.

Here's are two  links that explain how to write to your representatives:

http://www.writeexpress.com/Write-Congress.html

http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

  In order to be a good advocate, you also need to know what laws exists and what legislation is being considered in terms of cyberbullying laws. Use the following links to track the status of any cyberbullying legislation:

                List of current laws by state( that address bullying and cyberbullying):

http://meganmeierfoundation.cwsit.org/Bullying_and_Cyberbullying_Laws_20100701.pdf

                http://www.govtrack.us/congress/legislation.xpd

http://www.house.gov/

http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/legislative/g_three_sections_with_teasers/legislative_home.htm

 Good luck parents! Together we can help our kids enjoy their online experiences while safeguarding them from the dangers.