Parents Archives - Cyberbullying Research Center

Free, downloadable resources to equip parents as they help their children grow in the ability to stay safe and responsible online.

Overview

Added

March 7, 2026

Audience

parent

Grade range

Kindergarten–Grade 12 (Senior)

Page kind

Directory

Introduction

Cyberbullying Research Center: Parent Resources

  • Core Mission: Providing free, downloadable resources to help parents, educators, and youth-serving adults understand, identify, respond to, and prevent cyberbullying.
  • Key Resources Available:
    • Glossary of Terms: Definitions for social media, cyberbullying, and online safety jargon (updated for 2026).
    • Comprehensive Guides: Nine-page summary guide on managing cyberbullying, available in English and Spanish.
    • Actionable Advice: Step-by-step instructions for parents when a child is being cyberbullied or is mistreating others online.
    • Discussion Scenarios: Tools for adults to facilitate conversations with youth about technology misuse (Hinduja & Patchin, 2023).
  • Prevalence: Cyberbullying impacts at least 25% of middle and high school students, though many victims do not report the behavior.
  • Parental Strategy: Emphasis on maintaining open lines of communication and prioritizing the child's physical and emotional safety.
  • Emerging Topics: The center is actively tracking the risks and opportunities associated with the "metaverse."
  • Accessibility: Most resources are provided as downloadable, distributable PDFs.

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