Digital Smarts - Girls More Likely to be Cyberbullied

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 5 girls are cyberbullied in the US, compared with 1 in 10 boys. In a commentary on this topic, Carmen Caldwell of the Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade discusses about the dangers of cyberbullying and why it more often affects girls. She also cites another survey that shows only 33 percent of teens report when they are being harassed online. One of the biggest takeaways for parents is the importance of daily communication, so that if something does happen, the child will be more likely to approach parent about the issue.