Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Angela Mazzone:

The lack of engagement from some parents might be linked to them being unaware of bullying and cyberbullying and the effects of this behaviour. They might tend to underestimate the phenomenon and believe it is not their children's problem. A first step we could take to engage with these parents would be to raise awareness of the danger of cyberbullying and the importance of setting clear rules on the use of technology.