Cyber Bullying
Information about CyberBullying
Cyberbullying happens all the time, and it is real. It affects people's lives all the time. The most common ages of people who get cyberbullied are
9-14. Children that are 9-14 start to do more with technology. They get cell phones, iPod touches, iPads, go on the internet, and do more with social networks. They may be immature and irresponsible with technology.
Cyberbullying happens all the time, and it is real. It affects people's lives all the time. The most common ages of people who get cyberbullied are
9-14. Children that are 9-14 start to do more with technology. They get cell phones, iPod touches, iPads, go on the internet, and do more with social networks. They may be immature and irresponsible with technology.
If you are getting cyberbullied, the best thing to do is just ignore it and block the number/person. But if it continues, you should tell a parent or trusted adult before it gets too serious. If you are getting bullied through a social networking (Facebook, Twitter, ect.) just try to ignore it. If it continues, the best thing to do is just delete your account or block/unfriend the user.
Some examples of cyberbullying are when a bully say bad things to you or spreads mean rumors about you online. If people are gullible, they'll believe anything that's online. If the bully to your school or lives near you, you could go up to their face and say, "If you wanna bully me, do it to my face." If they don't, then they are too scared. If anybody sees you do it, they could back you up and then you will be the hero. Hopefully, they will no longer bully you.
Cyber bullying-
1. If you are is getting cyberbullied, don't just stand there and wait for it to stop. Shut down the account, get a new mobile number, don't play the game, or tell someone that this is happening. You might not want to tell anyone but it would be the right thing to do. Then it's out of your hands and you can watch as a professional takes care of this. You might not want to stop playing that game. It could be your favorite game, but you have to stop playing in order for the bullying to stop. If it doesn't, always tell someone and they can handle this. You can always get a new account or unfriend the bully but that may not stop the person from bullying you. They may continue as a verbal or a physical bully instead. If you did everything you could to try and stop this and it continues, then it's time to tell someone. Otherwise, tell someone right away before it gets serious. (See the Verbal and the Physical Bully pages on this site to find out more about these types of bullies.).
Cyber bullying-
1. If you are is getting cyberbullied, don't just stand there and wait for it to stop. Shut down the account, get a new mobile number, don't play the game, or tell someone that this is happening. You might not want to tell anyone but it would be the right thing to do. Then it's out of your hands and you can watch as a professional takes care of this. You might not want to stop playing that game. It could be your favorite game, but you have to stop playing in order for the bullying to stop. If it doesn't, always tell someone and they can handle this. You can always get a new account or unfriend the bully but that may not stop the person from bullying you. They may continue as a verbal or a physical bully instead. If you did everything you could to try and stop this and it continues, then it's time to tell someone. Otherwise, tell someone right away before it gets serious. (See the Verbal and the Physical Bully pages on this site to find out more about these types of bullies.).
Some victims of cyberbullies get depressed, have anxiety attacks, or attempt suicide. Cyberbullying is serious. It makes the victims feel really bad about themselves. It makes them do harmful things or hurt themselves. People should not cyberbully, because it makes others feel low and also affects their safety.
Use common sense!!!
Be an upstander! If you witness cyberbullying, you can help by supporting the target and letting the bullies know that their behavior is not acceptable. Here are things you can do.
- Step in to help in a cyberbullying situation by letting the target know you are there for them.
- Listen to and empathize with the target.
- Do not spread rumors, instead tell the cyber bully to stop.
- Report what is happening to a trusted adult or website administrator, or encourage the target to tell a trusted adult. A trusted adult is someone who you believe will listen and has the skills, desire, and authority to help you.
Cyber Stalking- The transmission of messages to intimidate and/or threaten the victim resulting in the victim having concerns about their personal safety and well being.
Degradation- This would be the use of rumors and unfounded gossip in an attempt to break up the friendships the victim might have with others or to damage the kid's reputation.
Harassment- This is the constant and unrelenting sending of offensive, insulting, rude or harassing messages over the the internet or cell phone to the cyberbully victim.
Impersonation- Taking on a false identity. Pretending to be the victim and sending or posting material to damage the victims reputation or to get them in trouble.
Flaming- This is a very aggressive and abrasive form of intimidation used by the bully, such as using vulgar and angry language with the intent of starting fights with the victim.
Text messaging- This is where the bully enlists friends to help send thousands of messages to the victim's cell phone, running up their phone bill and getting them in trouble with their parents.
Degradation- This would be the use of rumors and unfounded gossip in an attempt to break up the friendships the victim might have with others or to damage the kid's reputation.
Harassment- This is the constant and unrelenting sending of offensive, insulting, rude or harassing messages over the the internet or cell phone to the cyberbully victim.
Impersonation- Taking on a false identity. Pretending to be the victim and sending or posting material to damage the victims reputation or to get them in trouble.
Flaming- This is a very aggressive and abrasive form of intimidation used by the bully, such as using vulgar and angry language with the intent of starting fights with the victim.
Text messaging- This is where the bully enlists friends to help send thousands of messages to the victim's cell phone, running up their phone bill and getting them in trouble with their parents.