Cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying takes place over digital devices.

Cyberbullying

Online bullying can be particularly damaging and upsetting because it's usually anonymous or hard to trace.

Cyberbullying

It's also hard to control, and the person being victimized has no idea how many people (or hundreds of people) have seen the messages or posts.

CYBERBULLYING

bullying in a digital/techonological platform

Cyber bullying is a form of bullying in the form of electronics. It is usually present in any social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Cyberbullying made a huge impact on someone who has been bullied, we don’t want that to happen again. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation and includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can harm the online reputations of everyone involved – not just the person being bullied, but those doing the bullying or participating in it.

What can I do about it?:
Tell someone-The first thing to do is tell an adult you trust. This is often easier said than done. People who are cyberbullied may feel embarrassed or reluctant to report a bully. But bullying can get worse, so speak up until you find someone to help.
Walk away- Ignoring bullies is the best way to take away their power, but it isn't always easy to do in the real world or online.If you see something upsetting, try to step away from the computer or turn off your phone for a while. Don't respond, and never forward the message to someone else.
Report bullying. - Social media sites take it seriously when people post cruel or mean stuff or set up fake accounts. If users report abuse, the site administrator may block the bully from using the site in the future.
Block the bully. - Most devices have settings that let you electronically block the bully or bullies from sending notes.
Be safe online.- Password protect your smartphone and your online sites, and change your passwords often. Be sure to share your passwords only with your parent or guardian. It's also wise to think twice before sharing personal information or photos/videos that you don't want the world to see.

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EFFECTS

of cyberbullying

Sometimes, online bullying, like other kinds of bullying, can lead to serious long-lasting problems. The stress of being in a constant state of upset or fear can lead to problems with mood, energy level, sleep, and appetite. It also can make someone feel jumpy, anxious, or sad. If someone is already depressed or anxious, cyberbullying can make things much worse. Such as feeling:

Humiliated- because cyberbullying occurs in cyberspace, online bullying feels permanent. Kids know that once something is out there, it will always be out there. They feel exposed.
Powerless-Victims of cyberbullying often find it difficult to feel safe. They feel vulnerable and powerless. They no longer have a place where they can escape. To a victim, it feels like bullying is everywhere.
Worthless- Cyberbullying often attacks victims where they are most vulnerable. Targets of bullying may feel intense dissatisfaction with who they are. As a result, targets of cyberbullying often begin to doubt their worth and value. They may respond to these feelings by harming themselves in some way.
Vengeful- Sometimes victims of cyberbullying will get angry about what is happening to them. As a result, they plot revenge and engage in retaliation.