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The Scourge of Cyberbullying

Cyber bullies use the internet as a weapon. They target, shame and viciously attack people with their words. These power hungry junkies are absolutely emotional terrorists. They thrive on being able to humiliate their victims in such a public way.

On this episode, Jolyn Thomas puts cyber bullies in the spotlight, and will shatter the stereotypes of bullying in general.

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Cyber Bullies

Bullies and mean girls have been around forever, but social media and mobile technology now gives them a whole new platform for their actions. The old \"sticks and stones\" saying is no longer true — both real-world and online name-calling can have serious emotional consequences for our kids and teens.

Jolyn discusses the effects of cyberbulling, how to recognize it, and what to do if you suspect your child is becoming a victim.