Explore some parents’ experiences with cyberbullying
Get advice and insight from other parents who shared their stories on how cyberbullying impacted their children and what support they got to move forward.
- Nicola: My child was a cyberbully
- Emma: Child-on-child abuse
- Barney: Misogyny in sport
- Experiences from other families
- Featured cyberbullying articles
Nicola: My child was a cyberbully
No parent wants to think of their child bullying someone else online. However, young people who may have never bullied anyone face-to-face can get drawn into cyberbullying easily, sometimes without realising that’s what they’re doing.
See Nicola’s story and how she dealt with her child’s actions.
Emma: Child-on-child abuse
Child-on-child abuse can happen in person and online, but many parents aren’t aware of what it actually is. Mum, Emma, shares her experience of online child-on-child abuse and what parents can do to help keep their children safe.
Barney: Misogyny in sport
Barney’s teenage daughter first encountered misogyny online in a thread about the England women’s football team. Here, Barney shares the steps he took to counter sexism-based bullying online with his child.
Experiences from other families
Meet real families featuring children of different ages as they talk about their online experiences with bullying and other issues.
5-10-year-olds
11-13-year-olds
14-17-year-olds
Featured cyberbullying articles
Q&A
What can parents learn from the ‘Adolescence’ series on Netflix?
Experts share tips to help parents navigate discussions about 'Adolescence' on Netflix.
Expert opinion
What tech-facilitated abuse looks like in teenage relationships
Lauren Seager-Smith from The For Baby's Sake Trust explores what tech-facilitated abuse looks like in relationships and how to keep teens safe.
News & blogs
What is undress AI? Guidance for parents and carers
Artificial intelligence continues to increase in ability and technology. Undress AI is one example that could leave young people open to harm.
Expert opinion
It takes a village: How male role models can challenge online misogyny
Learn about how male role models can impact young boys' views of girls with guidance from The NWG Network.
Expert opinion
How to counter online hate and extremism with young people
Hate and Extremism Analyst, Hannah Rose, shares insight into how young people might get involved online. Learn how to counter online hate.