Cyberbullying: How can we protect our children?

As the new generation gets immersed in technology, parents can help safeguard their children from the threat of cyberbullying by following these six key steps:

1. Create a safe space for conversation – Encourage your child to talk about their online experiences without fear of judgment.
2. Educate and empower – Teach your child about online etiquette, privacy, and how to spot and report cyberbullying.
3. Set clear boundaries – Agree on rules for screen time, app use, privacy settings, and whom your child interacts with online.
4. Monitor online activity – With transparency, use parental tools and occasionally review your child’s online interactions to spot warning signs.
5. Encourage offline activities – Balance screen time with sports, hobbies, and in-person socialising to reduce exposure.
6. Teach resilience – Help your child handle hurtful comments by not internalising them and seeking for emotional support when needed.

By combining conversations, setting boundaries, supervision, and resilience-building, parents can create a safer and more supportive online environment for their children.

You can read the original article from our DfL partner, Focus on the Family Singapore: Focus on the Family Singapore – Cyberbullying: How can we protect our children?