Wayland Middle PTO Learns about Cyberbullying, Internet Safety
Officer Mark Wilkins of the Wayland PD offered parents info and tips.
Bullying exists today just as it has for generations. The difference now is that bullies have extended their reach beyond playgrounds and school hallways. They have – believe it or not, Parents – been invited right into your home. The computers and hand-held digital devices that have improved access to information and the ability to stay connected have also become the new “playground” for bullies. Cyberbullying might seem like something that only happens in tragic news reports in places far from Wayland, but the reality, according to Wayland Police Chief Robert Irving, is that Wayland isn’t immune. "This is a whole new area of involvement for the police because crimes that happen over the computer can hurt children," Irving said. "Our only…
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