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In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Rose and Rob Bronstein, founders of Buckets Over Bullying. They share their poignant story of losing their son Nate to cyberbullying and their mission to prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak. The Bronsteins discuss Nate's relentless torment through social media, the school's inadequate response, and their journey to advocate for stronger protections for children. They emphasize the need for parent education, school and tech company accountability, and legislative reforms to combat the growing epidemic of online bullying. This episode highlights the crucial need for awareness and collective action to protect our children from digital dangers.
Key moments:
- 02:14 The Incident: A Weekend of Cyberbullying
- 07:26 School's Response and Legal Battle
- 10:36 The Aftermath: Seeking Justice
- 21:46 Wider Implications and National Crisis
- 23:57 Shocking Cyberbullying Statistics
- 24:33 The Terrifying Reality of Cyberbullying
- 27:03 The Crisis of Social Media Harms
- 29:43 Practical Tips for Parents
- 30:15 The Importance of Community and Legislation
- 35:51 The Role of Technology in Protecting Kids
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About our guests: Buckets Over Bullying is a non-profit initiative by The Bronstein Family Foundation dedicated to eradicating cyberbullying among children and teens. This sports-centric campaign was launched in response to the tragic loss of 15-year-old Nate Bronstein, a Chicago student who took his own life on January 13, 2022, after being incessantly cyberbullied and urged to commit suicide by classmates and teammates via text messages and Snapchat. Buckets Over Bullying aims to prevent such tragedies through education, legislative advocacy, and legal action, promoting responsible digital behavior and holding cyberbullies and their enablers accountable.
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In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Rose and Rob Bronstein, founders of Buckets Over Bullying. They share their poignant story of losing their son Nate to cyberbullying and their mission to prevent other families from experiencing similar heartbreak. The Bronsteins discuss Nate's relentless torment through social media, the school's inadequate response, and their journey to advocate for stronger protections for children. They emphasize the need for parent education, school and tech company accountability, and legislative reforms to combat the growing epidemic of online bullying. This episode highlights the crucial need for awareness and collective action to protect our children from digital dangers.
Key moments:
- 02:14 The Incident: A Weekend of Cyberbullying
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- 21:46 Wider Implications and National Crisis
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- 29:43 Practical Tips for Parents
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- 35:51 The Role of Technology in Protecting Kids
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Watch today’s episode 📺
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About our guests: Buckets Over Bullying is a non-profit initiative by The Bronstein Family Foundation dedicated to eradicating cyberbullying among children and teens. This sports-centric campaign was launched in response to the tragic loss of 15-year-old Nate Bronstein, a Chicago student who took his own life on January 13, 2022, after being incessantly cyberbullied and urged to commit suicide by classmates and teammates via text messages and Snapchat. Buckets Over Bullying aims to prevent such tragedies through education, legislative advocacy, and legal action, promoting responsible digital behavior and holding cyberbullies and their enablers accountable.
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K12 Powered Schools: State-certified teachers and trained online educators. Go to K12.com/DRMEG today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you.
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