A Potential Response to Cyberbullying: Talking to the Parents of the Bully

A Potential Response to Cyberbullying: Talking to the Parents of the Bully Cyberbullying Research Center

Justin W. Patchin

I received an email from an educator who attended a recent presentation.  She asked if it is advisable for the parents of cyberbullying victims to contact the parents of the cyberbullies to try to resolve the situation.  This can be a very tricky proposition.  In theory, this seems like a very good approach and for many parents can be an effective strategy.  However, victims of any form of bullying are usually terrified by the prospects of this idea.  They believe that confronting the parents of the bully will only make matters worse.  And it certainly can, if the conversation is not approached delicately.

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