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	Modern-day child bullies are increasingly using the internet or mobile phone to inflict distress on their victims - and parents can miss the signs.</p>
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	Forensic psychologist Dr Maureen Griffin who specialises in the area of internet safety for schools advises that parents be alert for any tell-tale signs that their child being cyberbullied.</p>
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	The child appears stressed/upset when online or using their phone</p>
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	They may appear withdrawn from family and friends</p>
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	Reluctance to attend school and social activities</p>
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	They are exhibiting signs of low self-esteem, frustration, anger, or even a sense of hopelessness, depression or fear</p>
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	The chid can feel suspicious of others. This is particularly true in cases of anonymous cyberbullying</p>
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	In some cases your child may stop eating or have difficulty sleeping and/or be engaging in self-harm</p>
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	<a href="http://www.independent.ie/life/family/parenting/signs-that-a-child-is-being-bullied-30895151.html">http://www.independent.ie/life/family/parenting/signs-that-a-child-is-being-bullied-30895151.html</a></p>
