72. How can we protect kids against cyberbullying?
According to the Cyberbullying Research Center’s 2021 study, 45% of middle and highschoolers in the U.S. had been cyberbullied in their lifetime – 14% of students even admitted to cyberbullying someone else. As our youth interact on social media platforms, popular games with chat functions, and video-sharing sites, cyberbullying has never been more widespread. What makes cyberbullying unique and why is it a concern for schools? Does it affect students’ ability to learn and feel safe at school? And how can schools be proactive in preventing cyberbullying among students? In this episode, Kevin discusses bullying in the digital world with co-founder of the Cyberbullying Research Center, Dr. Justin Patchin.