https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 20:21:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1379384 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:29:21 +0000 pinkcupcake 1379384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: totally agree with you. </p> <p>I'm glad they are trying to hold someone accountable. Cyber bullying (any kind of bullying) is just disgusting and people need to take it more seriously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378589 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:38:13 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1378589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsTiz: I agree. As a teenager there was a lot of stuff I was able to do that my parents had no idea. I had my own cell phone that I paid for (not on my parents plan) so there was no way they could access who I texted/called/etc. I wasn't a devious child, but I did things they wouldn't approve of (what teen doesnt?!).</p> <p>I don't think I can fully judge without knowing the parent's. Although I plan to put restrictions/limits on computer time, we all know that kids can hide very well. Even the most attentive and involved parent could be bested by a teen purposefully trying to cause trouble. </p> <p>Kids are definitely to blame. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378588 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:38:11 +0000 pui 1378588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on the specific situation. Like if the parents of the bullied addressed the bullying with the bully's parents multiple times and they just brushed it off and changed nothing, then yeah I'd think they are definitely liable for their child's behaviour.</p> <p>I know lots of teenagers who got away with a lot of bad behaviour their parents never knew about. ESPECIALLY online.</p> <p>Overall, I think the kids are to blame. They're teenagers, they know better by now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378586 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:37:26 +0000 MsLipGloss 1378586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I agree. Kids are at fault, but parents are responsible for their kids (I am not saying it is easy, but the *I didn't know* defense only goes so far . . . somebody has to be accountable!) How a child turns out is not all *nurture* . . . ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378583 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:36:47 +0000 MamaMoose 1378583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm of the belief that if your child is bullying that aggressively... there were some serious gaps in the way they were raised. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378576 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:34:06 +0000 loveisstrange 1378576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The kids and the school. I think I read the school knew that is was going on?</p> <p>I dont think the parents are at fault because its not clear that they KNEW their children were doing this. If they did and didn't stop it, then I do think they are partially to blame. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378559 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:30:07 +0000 MrsTiz 1378559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's the kids fault, 100%. I don't think their parents did anything wrong here other than raising bullies. I know my mom (who was a fantastic, involved parent) didn't know what I was doing on my cell phone in HS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378556 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:28:16 +0000 LuLu Mom 1378556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The teenagers are to blame, they are old enough (and I'm sure informed enough) about what htey are doing and the damage it could cause. HOWEVER, I do think parents need to be aware of what their teenagers are doing online, if you are paying the phone bill you have a right to know what is going on. In the world of technology you have to be aware of what your kids are up too, as well as making sure they aren't being bullied (or being a bully.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378547 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:24:27 +0000 blackbird 1378547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The kids are certainly at fault here, but I absolutely blame the parents for not knowing what their children/teenagers are up to online. Until they are adults, they are responsible for them, and that includes their poor choices and actions, just like anything else </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whos-to-blame#post-1378523 Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:15:40 +0000 Mamaof2 1378523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The parents of a young girl are suing 6 other kids and their parents for cyber bullying.</p> <p><a href="http://www.today.com/moms/parents-fight-cyberbullying-lawsuit-2D11999975" rel="nofollow">http://www.today.com/moms/parents-fight-cyberbullying-lawsuit-2D11999975</a></p> <p>As a parent, nothing scares me more than knowing my kids may get bullied in school.</p> <p>But.... is it the parents fault? Do you think the parents knew and did nothing? Or did they not know? Should the blame just be put on the kids?</p> <p>note: I didn't watch the video as I cant stream at work I only read the article so not sure if additional info is in that.</p> <p>If I knew my kids were being bullies themselves I would absolutely take action but how is a parent to know?? Is it really the parents fault? </p>