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...if you discovered a parent using a messaging service to bully a child

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Loonytoonie · 09/12/2013 22:46

Just that really.

Don't want to say too much but this is a genuine request for a WWYD.

A parent has admitted cyber-bullying a 10yr old child and both the Mum and her own child have been targetting them using a free messanger service. WWY expect the school they attend to do?

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ShellyF · 09/12/2013 22:49

Inform the police

EssentialCoffee · 09/12/2013 22:54

I would report it to the schools head teacher and request a face to face meeting to discuss it. I think like the first poster, I would be very tempted to involve the police as surely it is harassment?

What a horrible adult to bully a child, they must be incredibly insecure to act like this, or just plain nasty I don't know. :(

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Loonytoonie · 09/12/2013 22:54

ShellyF - yes. There really isn't an alternative, is there...?

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Loonytoonie · 09/12/2013 22:55

Oops x posted.
Thanks Essential.

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optimusic · 09/12/2013 23:07

I don't think the school would be able to do anything really, because it's not happened in school. Yes, chances are they would have a generic conversation with the whole school and send a newsletter home about cyberbullying, but I think that would be it.

Instead contact CEOP. These are the child exploitation and online protection centre. They are trained to handle these and other situations, unlike possibly your local bobby who might not be fully aware of the legal ramifications.

Mabelface · 09/12/2013 23:10

Screenshots if possible and speak to the police. this isn't down to the school as it's an adult who is now involved.

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Loonytoonie · 09/12/2013 23:20

Thank optimusic and Madlizzy.
CEOP is a good idea although there's no sexual content as such - does that matter?

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Lettucesnow · 09/12/2013 23:28

No, it doesn't matter. CEOP is for any form of cyber abuse.

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Loonytoonie · 09/12/2013 23:38

Ok. Then I think that's a good starting point.

Thanks everyone.

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Mabelface · 11/12/2013 22:58

Any update?

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Loonytoonie · 12/12/2013 04:06

CEOP were helpful but advised for local police to be informed.

Local bobby is going to pay parent a visit.

Parent in question has been spoken to at length and they are not in the least bit remorseful.

Appalling

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FixItUpChappie · 12/12/2013 04:33

I'd file a harassment complaint with the police - definitely

FixItUpChappie · 12/12/2013 04:35

If it was my child I'd consider having a lawyer draw up a letter too....threating civil litigation for emotional damages should it continue or whatever the legalease is.

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