June 01, 2008

Mom in Cyberbullying Suicide Case Launches Foundation

By Kim Zetter EmailMay 30, 2008 | 12:24:02 PMCategories: Crime
from Wired ..
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Tina Meier, the mother of the Missouri teen who committed suicide after being bullied online has launched a foundation to educate kids and parents about cyberbullying and work on legislation to address the growing phenomenon.

The Megan Meier Foundation's web site has resources for educators, parents and teens that include a list of emoticons and their meanings to help parents understand the online language their kids are using as well as explanations about the kinds of technologies kids are using to communicate with one another. The site features the stories of other teens who have also been bullied online.

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