Thursday, July 20, 2023

From the CTKG Cabinet: Maxence's Platform Updates!

Hello, my name is Maxence and I am a member of the 2023 Kid Governor's Cabinet! My platform addresses cyberbullying. I've been doing a lot of work on this community issue, and I wanted to provide you with an update on my progress since the last time I wrote on the blog.

First, I had a virtual meeting with Internet safety specialist Scott Driscoll to help me with my 10-step action plan and how to improve it. Thanks to his expertise, I was able to complete my 10-step action plan for what to do if you notice cyberbullying! 

The 10 steps are:

  1. Do not wait for things to get worse! You are not making things up. If you feel upset, then there is something wrong and you should try to solve the problem.  
  2. Communicate with a trusted adult to help you. Don’t be scared to talk with someone else about the problem. They are there to help!
  3. Shut your computer and walk away from it. Continuing to be online might make you feel worse. 
  4. Take time to control your emotions. Problem-solving is easier when you are in the right headspace. 
  5. Do not respond to the bully. The only thing the bully wants is a response. If you do not answer, the bully may stop.
  6. Block the cyberbully. This could help prevent future incidents. If you do not know how to block someone, ask an adult for help. 
  7. Save evidence of cyberbullying. This can include methods like screen capture. Having examples will help you talk about the problem with adults. 
  8. Speak out, don’t stay alone! Get help from a trusted adult or an online resource. 
  9. Talk about preventative steps. You and your family should plan ahead in case something like this happens to you. 
  10. Help others. If you see friends or other people getting cyberbullied, talk to them about it and try to help them by speaking with an adult. 

Second, I have worked with fellow Cabinet Member Jacob Garay, whose topic is also about bullying, to create a wonderful slideshow called "How to Host an Anti-Bullying Day." This presentation teaches about this community issue and gives kids tips on how to host Anti-Bullying Days at their schools! 

From June 2 through June 5, I had the opportunity to present this slideshow to my whole school through our morning announcements. Every day, after our principal greeted our school and gave key messages, I was able to share one of the slides in our presentation! Finally, at the end of the week on June 5,  I organized an Anti-Cyberbullying Day at my school. We had a wacky-tacky spirit day and wore mismatched clothes, we changed tables and seats at lunch to make new friends, and I shared my 10-step action plan with the school! I am happy I was able to reach my goals.

I hope you can also make a difference on this community issue! If you have any questions or things you want to tell me, you can email me at Cabinet@CT.KidGovernor.org.

Happy summer everyone!

Maxence Clementine 
2023 Kid Governor's Cabinet 
Long Meadow Elementary School      
Middlebury 

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