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Although the use of technology through social networks allows a more interactive learning in our children, there are many risks and types of violence in virtual environments such as cyberbullying or cyberbullying that affects both their academic performance and their socio-emotional well-being.
The specialist in tutoring and educational guidance of the Ministry of Education, Víctor Vásquez, points out that it is important that parents are involved in this task to counteract and prevent these dangers.
"When harassment occurs through cell phones or internet resources, such as emails, web pages, social networks, text messages, among others, we are talking about cyberbullying or cyberbullying, which is characterized by the anonymity of the aggressor, which makes it easier for him to make fun of other people, start rumors online and publish negative photos or videos that cause embarrassment," Vasquez explains.
In that sense, it recommends that parents start by informing their children about the advantages and risks of virtual environments, and guide them to interact with respect, empathy and good treatment.
It also suggests that they know the social networks that their children use and that they accompany them during the virtual interactions they establish in their social networks and, if possible, that they use applications that allow parental control.
Vásquez also argues that parents should emphasize to their children the importance of using the privacy options of social networks so that they only interact with their friends and family and talk with them about the existence of cyberbullying or cyberbullying in a framework of trust and with a formative orientation.
Finally, it points out that parents should ask them, if they know of any case of violence in virtual environments, to communicate them, inform their teachers or report it on the SíseVe portal of the Ministry of Education.
The specialist adds that this type of violence affects the socio-emotional well-being of children and adolescents, negatively impacting their skills and academic performance, generating anxiety, social isolation and depression, and can even lead to thoughts and behaviors of self-harm.
In addition, it stresses that if parents decide to upload photos of their children to social networks they should avoid exposing their identity and personal data.
