My Facts ;}

1. According to the national crime prevention center, over 40% of all teenagers with internet access have reported being bullied online during the past year.
2. Girls are more likely to be bullied than boys due to the fact that they are online more often.
3. Only 15% of parents are "in know " about their kids' social networking habits, and how these behaviors can lead to cyberbullying.   - cyber bully alert
4. laws by state
5. As our technology has advanced, so have the opportunities for this technology to be misused. Cyber bullying differs from traditional bullying in that traditional bullying usually consists of physical or verbal torment.
6. A 2008 study of children in grades 4-8 found that 42% had been bullied while online and that one in four had it happen more than once.
7. A recent study showed that 81% of cyber bullies think that it's funny. Other responses indicated that nearly all cyber bullies think it's no big deal. - Cyber bully facts
8. About 1in 5 tweens reports being victimized by cyber bullying. - Tweens cyber bullied
9. Schools play an important part in fighting cyber bullying. Since children spend large portion of their days in school, school teachers and staff members should be actively involved in fighting cyber bullying.
10. Sending hurtful , rude, or mean text messages to others is cyber bullying. -Forms of cyber bullying

Objective

Today I will research my topic and find 10 facts/behaviors. I would like to educate my peers about to prevent an inappropriate digital footprint in their future.