A lot of people are concerned about cyber-bulling.
“What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. By definition, it occurs among young people. When an adult is involved, it may meet the definition of cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking, a crime that can have legal consequences and involve jail time." (kidshealth.org)
They are concerned for a good reason. There is a lot of it going on.
So what can be done about it?
“How Can I Prevent Cyberbullying?
Teens have figured out ways to prevent cyberbullying. Follow in
the footsteps of other quick-thinking teens and
- Refuse to pass along cyberbullying messages
- Tell friends to stop cyberbullying
- Block communication with cyberbullies
- Report cyberbullying to a trusted adult
You can also help prevent cyberbullying by
- Speaking with other students, as well as teachers and
school administrators, to develop rules against
cyberbullying - Raising awareness of the cyberbullying problem in your community by holding an assembly and creating fliers to
give to younger kids or parents - Sharing NCPC’s anti-cyberbullying message with friends
Don’t forget that even though you can’t see a cyberbully or the
bully’s victim, cyberbullying causes real problems. If you wouldn't
say it in person, do8n’t say it online. Delete cyberbullying. Don’t
write it. Don’t forward it” (http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying)
