Informative Speech Outline

General Purpose : To inform my audience about the warning signs.

Specific Purpose : To inform my audience about the warning signs that a child is being cyber bullying
Thesis Statement : Definition of cyber bullying, facts that related to it, the effects to the victims and
the prevention.

Introduction
I. Attention Getter: Why is it important to have a knowledge about the warning signs
that a child is being cyber bullying?
A. Do you know what is cyber bullying all about?
B. How prevalent is cyber bullying?
C. How does it effects the child?
D. How should you respond?

II. Thesis Statement/Introduce Topic: I am not a parent yet; howver this issue should be
concern to aech and everyone of you because children are our gems that are going to be
shining and creating a great generations soon.

III. Preview: Definition is the first element that one should know in order to find out what
is happen to the child.
A. With a good knowledge about this case, you will realise that this issue has been
dispersed throughout country.
B. Soon, you will be able to recognise every changes that happened to your child when
they are going tp explore the social media.
C. Finally, you have to overcome this issue and help them from getting worse.
[Transition: With all these things in mind, let’s first look at the basic of this issue that led to a
definition of cyber bullying.]

I. Main Point: Let’s get to know what is cyber bullying and how vulnerable the child are.

A. Sub-point: Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another
person. By definition, it occurs among young people.

B. Sub-point: Cyberbullying takes place over digital devices like cell phones,
computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online
in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share
content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false,
or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private
 information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some
cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behaviour that can have legal
consequences and involve jail time.

1. Sub-sub-point: The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are

on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter, SMS
(Short Message Service) also known as Text Message sent through devices or
Instant Message (via devices, email provider services, apps, and social media
messaging features).

[Transition: As you can see having knowledge about cyberbullying is worthy for you and you
may also need to know the statistics of this issue which is at alarming rate.]

II. Main Point: The American Academy of Pediatrics calls cyberbullying the “most
common online risk for all teens.” Parents need to know the facts about cyberbullying.

A. Sub-point: According to the Internet Safety 101 curriculum, there are many types
of cyberbullying:

1. Sub-sub-point: Gossip
Posting or sending cruel gossip to damage a person’s reputation and
relationships with friends, family, and acquaintances
2. Sub-sub-point: Impersonation
Breaking into someone’s e-mail or other online account and sending messages
that will cause embarrassment or damage to the person’s reputation and affect
his or her relationship with others.
3. Sub-sub-point: Harassment
Repeatedly posting or sending offensive, rude, and insulting messages
4. Sub-sub-point: Cyberthreats
Remarks on the Internet threatening or implying violent behavior, displaying
suicidal tendencies.

B. Sub-point: The Covenant Eyes' Educational Resource has assured the statistic about
this issue are all trur over time:

1. Sub-sub-point: 38% of online girls report being bullied, compared with

26% of online boys. In particular, 41% of older girls (15-17) report being
Bullied more than any other age or gender group (Luke, January 17, 2012)
2. Sub-sub-point: 15% of teens on social networks have experienced someone
being mean or cruel to them on a social network site. There are no statistically
 significant differences by age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or any other
demographic characteristic (Luke, January17, 2012)
3. Sub-sub-point: “Hyper-networking” teens (those who spend more than
three hours per school day on online social networks) are 110% more likely to
be a victim of cyberbullying, compared to those who don’t spend as much time
on social networks (Luke, January17, 2012)
4. Sub-sub-point: 11% of middle school students were victims of
cyberbullying in the past two months. Girls are more likely than boys to be
victims or bully/victims (Luke, January17, 2012)

C. Sub Point: 72% of teens report "at least one incident" of bullying online (name
calling, insults via IM or social networking sites). 90% did NOT report the incident to
an adult. 50% believed they "just need to learn to deal with it" (UCLA 2008 study)

[Transition: This statistics hopefully can increase awareness among parents so that
they always notice any changes or warning signs that happened to their child.]

III. Main Point: Many kids and teens who are cyberbullied don't want to tell a teacher or
parent, often because they feel ashamed of the social stigma or fear that their
computer privileges will be taken away at home.

A. Sub Point: Cyberbullying does not come with the same bruises, tears, and teacher
notes that schoolyard bullying does. It’s a much more insidious and hard-to-spot. Signs
of cyberbullying vary, but may include:

1. Sub-sub-point: Deleting Accounts.

When social media turns sour, many teens option to delete their account.
Consider this a serious sign they have admitted they don’t have the resources
to fight back against the bullies and just want to escape it. The abuse is bad
enough for them to give up all their connections.
2. Sub-sub-point: Asking How To Block Others.
If they are asking for Mom or Dad’s assistance with something social-media
related, it means they have exhausted their friends and Google as options.
3. Sub-sub-point: Decreased Self-Esteem
Comments like “life feels meaningless,” “I feel depressed,” and “people suck”
are strong indicators that your child is having difficulty with their peers online.
4. Sub-sub-point: Avoidance
 One-word answers are the biggest red flag of all. Your child’s social media
experience is a multitude of relationships and emotions. If they sum up their
social media day as “good” or “fine,” press further.
5. Sub-sub-point: Strong Shifts After Social Media
Seeing your child visibly changed like appearing sad, moody, or anxious after
viewing a text message or using computer.

[Transition: After discovering all of these warning signs, parent should offer comfort and
support and given a positive vibes to the child.]

IV. Main Point: Parents and guardians play a key role in bullying prevention. As a parent,
you should take responsibility on your child’s activities and always be supportive by:

A. Sub Point: Never tell your child to ignore the bullying. Often, trying to ignore
bullying allows it to become more serious. If the child were able to simply ignore it, he
or she likely would not have told you about it.

B. Sub Point: Don't blame the child who is being bullied. Don't assume that your child
did something to provoke the bullying. Let your child know that it's not his or her fault,
and that bullying says more about the bully than the victim. Praise your child for doing
the right thing by talking to you about it. Talking about any bullying experiences you
had in your childhood might help your child feel less alone.

C. Sub Point: Encourage your child not to respond to cyberbullying, because doing so
just fuels the fire and makes the situation worse. But do keep the threatening messages,
pictures, and texts, as these can be used as evidence with the bully's parents, school,
employer, or even the police. You may want to take, save, and print screenshots of these
to have for the future.

[Transition: As you can see parent should have knowledge about all the things related to the
warning signs of cyberbullying.]

Conclusion
I. Signpost: In summary, the definition of cyber bullying, facts that related to it, the effects to
the victims and the prevention are the most important elements to make sure that our child can
be avoid from being a victim of cyberbullying
II. Summary: Though we cannot stop abuse all together, there are ways to prevent it. Be aware of
the signs and dangers of your loved one has face in their daily life to keep them safe and happy
enjoying their adolescence life.
III. Clincher: It may seem like hassle at times, but realize that your child is our future leader and
for sure we want the best for the rest of their life.