1 in 5 Children Are Cyberbullied

Children and young people are becoming increasingly immersed in a digitally connected world.

Social media among school aged children, is one of the main places where cyberbullying happens, justifiably it is a top safety concern for parents.

A recent study by the Cyberbullying Research Center found that one in five children between the ages of 10 to 14 has been cyberbullied, cyberbullied others, or has witnessed cyberbullying. All young people involved in cyberbullying, whether as victims or bullies, are likely to experience negative social, emotional, academic, and mental health issues, with the effects lingering throughout adulthood.

Unlike traditional face-to-face bullying, cyberbullying can occur anywhere and anytime and can take shape in different ways, including harassment, trolling, masquerading, outing, cyberstalking and flaming. With 70% of parents reporting that their kids spend at least four hours a day in front of screens since the pandemic started (Morning Consult Survey, 2020), it is now more important than ever to find ways to protect them when interacting with people online.

The Bosco app, using advanced AI technology, can monitor the child’s online activity, detect a wide range of alarming issues, such as cyberbullying, harassment and violence, and send smart notifications right to the parent’s device in real time. Being primarily a monitoring, non-invasive tool, it’s a solution that keeps kids safe without compromising their privacy. Parents don’t have access to their messages, emails or social media accounts, but rather get notified when their children are exposed to potential cyberbullying.

The Bosco app also uses features like location tracking, screen time, inappropriate content, offensive language, mood detection and remote unmuting, to give parents peace of mind in regards to their children’s online safety.

Cyberbullying is a pandemic of its own, especially with the constant changes in technologies and the impact it can have on those who experience it. So, whether your child is a cyberbully or is being cyberbullied, download the Bosco app today and help them remain safe in the digital world.

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