Lifelong Learn. 2012, 2, 30-43

https://doi.org/10.11118/lifele2012020130

Cyber Bullying as a Current Problem in Contemporary Family Education

Pavol Tománek

Katedra pedagogiky a sociálnej pedagogiky, Pedagogická fakula Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave, Moskovská 3, 813 34 Bratislava, Slovenská republika

This study presents the commonest sources and occurrences of cyber bullying and points to modern methods of bullying. It deals with attacks featuring modern information technology among children, young people and siblings in families and schools. The study also reflects methods of cyber attacks. In conclusion, it suggests measures that may be taken against cyber bullying in the family and school environment, as well as technical proposals for the prevention of cyber bullying with the help of outside bodies.