Bullying isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when it happened only in the hallways or on the playground. Today, bullying takes new forms—and often follows students home through their phones. At South Carolina Christian Academy, we’re standing up to it. That’s why we’ve partnered with BRIM, an anonymous reporting system that helps students speak out safely. 4 New Forms of Bullying Every Parent Should Know 1. Cyberbullying Now, bullying often hides behind screens. Hurtful messages, cruel memes, and embarrassing photos spread fast through group chats, apps, and social media. Even worse, it doesn’t stop when the school day ends. 2. Social Exclusion Some students are left out on purpose. They’re cut from group chats, ...
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In today’s hyper-connected world, bullying doesn’t end at the school doors. It follows students home through their phones, computers, and social media. Cyberbullying is one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of bullying in the digital age—and often, it’s invisible to the adults who care most. So how can we recognize it before it does lasting harm? At BRIM AntiBullying Software, we believe awareness is the first step toward prevention. What Is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is the use of digital technology—like texting, social media, gaming platforms, or email—to harass, threaten, or humiliate someone. Unlike traditional bullying, it can happen 24/7 and reach a wide audience in seconds. Examples include: Posting hurtful or embarrassing comments or images online Sending threatening or ...
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What’s the best way to ensure a student is both unhealthy and depressed? Bully them for a long time and don’t let up. A new study in the journal Pediatrics has shown that almost half (44.6%) of students with past and present bullying experiences fall into the least healthy 10% of students. For comparison, only 6.5% of students that have never been bullied fall into the least healthy 10% of students. In other words, a student that has been bullied in the past and present is 7x more likely to have very poor psychosocial health than their peers that have never been bullied. This study shows clearly that long term bullying is associated with poor mental and physical health ...
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