According to the results of a study, Teenagers reported more negative emotions during the weeks they experienced cyber-bullying. (Source: Thinkstock Images) According to the results of a study, Teenagers reported more negative emotions during the weeks they experienced cyber-bullying. (Source: Thinkstock Images)Are you worried about the consequences of your child encountering online risks, such as sexual soliciting, cyber-bullying and explicit material? They chronicled the participants’ online experiences for eight weeks and used pre-validated psychological scales to assess how negative online experiences impacted their emotional state and well-being. The researchers noted that teenagers do not often communicate about all the risks they encounter online because parents tend to overreact.

Source: Indian Express December 05, 2017 14:15 UTC