Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying,a selfish crime
What is Cyberbullying
Cyberbulling is when there is an imbalance of power between two people over the internet or on some sort of cyberspace.
Examples of Cyberbullying
Examples are mean text messages,emails and comments on social media sites. Others would be spreading false rumors through the use of social media or posting a mean or hurtful video or picture of the victim.
The difference between cyberbullying and bullying
Cyberbullying can happen 24/7 anywhere anytime
Cyberbullying can be posted anonymously
Deleting the harmful content is extremely difficult after it has been posted
Effects of cyberbullying
Use of drugs and or alcohol
Skip classes or school
Grades may plummet
A lowered self esteem
Experience more health problems
Prevention and awareness
Be aware of what site your kids are going to and when they go places ask them where, who ,and what.
Know the passwords and usernames of all their accounts and tell them that you'll use it in case of an emergency.
'Friend" or "follow" your kids if you can.
Know what they do online and what they say in their texts.
Try out the devices they use.
Establishing Rules
Be careful about what you post
Once its posted its out of your control if someone else will forward it
Don't share personal information.
Reporting Cyberbulling
Report it to an online service provider
Report it to law enforcement
Report it to your school
Report it to your online service provider
Review their terms of service and read their rights and responsibilities sections
Visit their safety concerns webpage