· Take a copy of all abusive messages. These may be useful legally later on. 

· Parents should not threaten to ban access to the Internet if bullying occurs. The main reason young people do not tell their parents when they are cyberbullied is because they fear they will lose access to the computer.

· Get help! No one can cope with this alone.

·        Let people know that cyberbullying is a weak and cowardly act of hatred online.

·        Don’t harass or stalk people online.

·        Don’t pass on embarrassing photos or posts about others.

·        Parents should not allow kids to have webcams in bedrooms. Skype should only be allowed if the computer is in a shared family room. Chat roulette should be discouraged.

·        Know that circulating some photos means that you risk being charged with child pornography.

·        Only add friends that you know and do not add ‘friends of friends’.

·        If someone online wants to meet you in person, ask an adult to accompany you.  n

·        Know who you are communicating with.

·        Keep user names and profiles generic or non-specific.

·        Never post your full name, age, address, email address, phone number, picture, or school name anywhere online without checking appropriate privacy settings.

·        Do not share personal information or photos that would allow a stranger (including “online friends”) to locate you or pretend to know you.  They may not be who they say they are. 

·        Be sure to use private (not public) settings on social media.  Do not share information with “friends of friends.”

·        Remember anything  (text or photos) you share can be forwarded and altered.

·        Children should report any uncomfortable situation to an adult.

·        Children should share passwords, screen names, and email addresses with an adult or guardian.

·        Be aware of messages from unfamiliar persons and be cautious in opening and responding to them.