This document discusses cyberbullying and the use of social networks by children under 13 years old. It notes that technology has given bullies a new tool to bully anonymously. The effects of cyberbullying on children can include issues like alcohol and drug use, poor grades, low self-esteem, anxiety, and in rare cases, suicide. It recommends that parents establish rules for social media use, monitor their children's online activities, and ensure all privacy settings are set securely. While social media allows for free communication, it can also be unsafe if improperly used or if children do not know how to safely navigate it.

1. Alexander Bain Institute
Interdisciplinary Programme
Cyber bullying
and
The Use of Social
Networks For Children
Under 13 Years Old
Tamara Luna Alfaro
6th
B
L. N: 14
Conversation
Miss Monica Alvarez
Monday, April 29th
, 2013

3.  Bullies have been
around forever.
 Technology has
given them a tool to
bully people without
even showing their
face.

4.  Bullies bully for many
reasons.
 Most want to feel
better while making
others feel inferior.
 They don’t even
have to show their
face through a
computer.

5.  Alcohol and drugs.
 Skipping school.
 Poor grades.
 Low self-esteem.
 Anxiety or
depression.
 In extreme cases,
suicide.

6.  Parents may
establish rules such
as what kids can do,
where they can go,
who they can talk to,
etc. Parents may
check this regularly.
 Kids should follow
these rules.

8.  Some social
networks are
specifically for kids
under 13 years old.
 Others are not.

9.  Harmful because
kids could interact
with bad people or
experience cyber
bullying.
 Useful because it is a
free and simple way
of communication
between young
people.

10. Pros:
- Free way of
communication
- Safe if used properly
- Keeps people closer
Cons:
- Unsafe if used
improperly
- Even worse if kids
don’t know how to
use it

11.  All social networks
have many privacy
settings.
 Parents and tutors
may set these to be
the safest possible.
 They may regularly
check the child’s
page or profile, chat,
friends, posts, etc.

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