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    Below is Instagrams anti-bullying/harassment policy and help center:

    Below are three current news articles for respectable sources on ways you can protect and filter Instagram from bullying, etc. I thought you would find them helpful.

    Writing Captions on Insulting Photos and Tagging Them
    For instance, a teen might find a picture of a nerdy person picking his nose.
    They then post the picture with a caption that says: “this reminds me of @username.” Much like on Twitter when they subtweet, kids also might post something about your child without ever mentioning her name.Yet, she and everyone else at school know it is about her.

    Posting Cruel Remarks Under a Photo
     For instance, if your teen posts a picture of herself modeling a new outfit, others might take this opportunity to make rude comments like “you’re so ugly” or “lose some weight.” There also are mean girl sayings on Instagram.
    An example might include a girl commenting on another girl's photo with a comment like "girl did you know that your boobs go inside your shirt." The idea is shame another girl for the way she looks.
    Using the “Add People” Feature and Tagging an Image
    If a bully is not following the victim, she will not be notified about the photo nor will she be able to see the tag, caption or comments. As a result, the can be harassed and humiliated without even knowing why. Additionally, this type of bullying may even filter over into the hallways at school. Your child will have no idea why people are laughing and pointing at her until someone clues her in.

    Adding a Mean Hashtag Under a Photo
    While just about any hashtag can be used, here are a few examples of what kids might post: #loser #whatnottowear and #ugly. Hashtags allow people to search for different topics, like #whatnottowear, and your child’s photo could become exposed to a broader audience. This exposure can cause a teen to feel like the entire world is laughing at her.

    Creating a Fake Account
    There are two ways exploit your child with a fake account. They either upload mean and embarrassing photos of your child or they post mean quotes and photos about other people.
    These rude comments look like they are coming from your child and other people think your child is the one behind the bullying behavior. This can damage your child’s online reputation and cause her to be.


    Posting Screenshots of Private Text Messages
     In other words, her private thoughts suddenly are made public. For instance, if your child texted someone in confidence about her difficulties with another student that conversation can be copied and posted to Instagram. Now can see her thoughts including the person the private conversation was about.


    Taking and Posting Embarrassing Screenshots While Using FaceTime
     Using FaceTime or another video chat option, bullies catch their targets in embarrassing moments.
    They then post these photos to Instagram to humiliate the person. For instance, if your child FaceTime’s in her pajamas, with a low cut tank top, or with facial cream on her face, someone could take a screenshot and post it to Instagram.