Boys Struggling with Cyber Bullying

Help For Your Teen Boy Struggling with Cyber Bullying Issues

When dealing with cyber bullying and teens, you will notice as a parent that vicious behaviors come from insecurities. Most of these insecurities will generate from an amount of pressure from peers, as well as from parents. Teenagers who become uncontrollable in the art of cyber bullying are prone to cause erratic behavior in their future. That’s why our troubled youth program wants to help your son.

What is Cyber Bullying?

Cyber bullying occurs when one threatens, or humiliates another through access to technology. This includes the internet, interactive technologies, or through mobile phones. Cyber bullying is only referenced when two or more adolescents are involved. When teens become cyber bullies, the majority rely on blackmail as the source to torment another individual. This could entail sharing an inappropriate photo through mass email, or sending messages to phones stating a rumor while school is in session.

The consequences of cyber bullying can be life changing for both victim and the bully. There have been multiple reported suicides of troubled teens who took their lives because of cyber bullying. If your son is involved in cyber bullying, you must understand and explain the ramifications to them. Teens can and will receive a charge resulting in juvenile delinquency. If the persecutions are severe and a judge finds reason to try your child as a young adult, they could receive a misdemeanor. Teens are often sued for exceeding their authority and violating their free speech right.

Preventing Cyber Bullying

Educating your son about the consequences is mandatory–and it helps. Teaching them to respect others and to take a stand against bullying of all kinds helps, too. The solutions, punishments and responses to cyber-bullying all differ. Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” when cyber-bullying is concerned. But the motives and the nature of cyber-communications, as well as the demographic and profile of a cyber-bully differ, therefore punishment is decided swiftly when you, the parent, are aware of your teen’s activities.

If and When Your Son Bullies Others Online

Typically, troubled teens will not respond honestly when they know they have done something wrong. But if you are positive that your son is taking part as a cyber bully, you must take action. You are the parent; therefore, you have the right to request passwords for social networking sites, emails, and forums.

As much you don’t want to find what you’re searching for, you will need to be prepared to speak with your son immediately. If problems do not sort themselves out and continue to get worse, you must contact someone that can help your teen return to a better state of mind. 

Our Troubled Youth Program Offers Teen Boys a Life-changing Experience

Find out how our approach to “Reality Therapy” and how it can help your at-risk teen boy at our troubled youth program in Wyoming. Our experienced, caring and committed staff provides strong academic support, as well as trade school education classes on-site. Triangle Ranch offers troubled boys individualized care and attention that they truly need. Call us today to learn more (307) 645-3322. We’re here to help!