There Are Ways To Help Stop Cyber Bullying by Melissa Crooks

Bullying is a hurtful action that has been around forever. Today, however, these bullies have discovered they can prolong an individual’s pain by using mobile devices and the internet. It is no longer just a physical problem, it is now emotionally and mentally harmful. Since time has changed and the way kids and adults deal with the bullying tactics, we need to find other ways to help stop and prevent this detrimental behavior. Top app development companies have designed apps that will likely help.

Being online, in the privacy of your own home does not mean that your child is not receiving threats or hurtful words from others. The majority of children online whether on laptops or on their cell phones has grown substantially. Up to 20% of kids 6 to 9 years of age spend two or more hours on the internet, whether gaming or on social networks. A parent can set parental controls on the devices and still not prevent all the issues that children go through from bullies.

Thankfully, we do have assistance out there. Top app development companies have designed certain apps that allow anonymous reports to be filed that report these actions.

Certain apps developed for mobile devices were originally thought of by students who have experienced being bullied. They know how the victim feels and offer tutorials to assist in....

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