Original title: Nettikiusaaminen 

Parental guidance guide published by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL), part of the Finnish Safer Internet Centre.

• Target audience: parents and guardians of children and teenagers navigating digital environments.
• Overview: defines cyberbullying as intentional digital harassment such as mean comments, spreading rumors, exclusionary groups, and sharing harmful images, and highlights its widespread occurrence.
• Key insights:
  • Evolving forms: discusses how modern cyberbullying bypasses platform bans through subtle tactics, anonymous accounts, deepfakes/AI, and viral video shares.
  • 24/7 impact: explains that digital harassment extends beyond physical locations like school and carries severe psychological consequences due to algorithmic spread and constant accessibility.
  • Legal boundaries: highlights that severe forms of online harassment can legally constitute criminal offenses (e.g., defamation, threats).
• Actionable advice for parents and caregivers: emphasises the importance of early intervention, building open communication, teaching kids digital privacy/boundaries, and reporting harmful content or taking legal steps when necessary.