Relational aggression among teens isn’t anything new, but it can be especially hideous when it plays out alongside cyberbullying.
Relational aggression among minors is complexCancel culture trickled down to teens, tweens and even younger children, and the combination of cyberbullying and social isolation in school can be swift.
Protective factors are essentialTeens need sources of support and understanding when they’re dealing with relational aggression and cyberbullying, and this is where protective factors become important.
• Research the reporting options at your teen’s school in case your teen decides to seek help on campus.
What’s difficult about relational aggression is that it’s often subtle and under the radar of adults working in teen spaces.
Persons:
Katie Hurley, “, Strong, tweens, It’s
Organizations:
Jed, CNN, cyberbullying, PACER’s, Prevention, Pew Research Center, National Institute of Mental Health, •
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