TITLE

Cyberbullying and Sexting: Technology Abuses of the 21st Century

AUTHOR(S)

Siegle, Del

PUB. DATE

April 2010

SOURCE

Gifted Child Today;Spring2010, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p14

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on bullying in schools by using the internet and other technology devices. Research found that gifted students are less likely to be bullied than other school children. Suggestions to parents and educators on how to prevent cyberbullying include educate children that all bullying is unacceptable, exhibit appropriate use of technology and teach positive values.

ACCESSION #

48918689

Tags: CYBERBULLYING;  SCHOOL bullying;  TECHNOLOGY & children;  HARASSMENT in schools;  BULLYING

 

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