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School Bullying Morphs Into Alarming Online Trends

Just because schools have let out for the summer doesn't mean children escape being bullied. According to Sally Black, Ph.D., assistant professor of interdisciplinary health services at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, "Children tend to take bullying to summer camps, which are really just extensions of the classroom." Aggressive behavior among school children doesn't just happen in face-to-face situations. In fact, Dr. Black sees a growing trend in cyber bullying, which includes cruel or harassing comments through instant messaging, text messages, or blogging. As technology becomes more accessible and pervasive, Dr. Black foresees online bullying becoming an even bigger problem. "Cyber bullying allows greater severity and breadth of aggression because the bully's identity is protected and the victim is more easily depersonalized by the lack of face-to-face interaction. Because children are still learning social behavior, parents need to monitor online activity and correct bullying behaviors when they arise," she advised.

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