Anti-Cyberbullying: Education for Adults

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Encourage Balanced Use

A general rule of thumb is that the amount of time that kids spend with media and technology should be equal to time they spend doing other activities, whether that's hanging out with their friends face-to-face, spending time with their family, playing sports, or doing their chores.

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Many computers have what's called a "Use Timer" where you can set the time of the day that a computer can be used.

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To help you and your kids manage their time, you can have them keep a media log to keep track - or use the Common Sense Family Media Agreement.

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"Hyper-networking" teens (those who spend more time than three hours per school day on online social networks) are 110% more likely to be a victim of cyberbullying, compared to those who don't spend as much time on social networks.

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