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What is Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.

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Why Cyberbullying is Different

Kids who are being cyberbullied are often bullied in person as well. Additionally, kids who are cyberbullied have a harder time getting away from the behavior.

  • Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach a kid even when he or she is alone. It can happen any time of the day or night.
  • Cyberbullying messages and images can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source.
  • Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts, and pictures is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent.

Be Aware Of The Signs Of Cyberbullying

Be aware of the signs of cyberbullying.

Look out for these signs !

  1. Appears nervous when receiving a text, instant message, or email
  2. They may seem nervous or uneasy about going to school and may fake an illness
  3. They may be unwilling to share online information with you.
  4. Experience unexplained anger of depression.
  5. They may sem withdrawn at home and at school.
  6. They may abruptly shut down or walk away from the computer whilst using it.
  7. trouble sleeping at night.
  8. unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
  9. Unexplained unjuries and evidence of self harming.
  10. Possible suicide attempts

If you’re worried about a child, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.