Cyber Bullying
Tips To Prevent Cyber Bullying
Cyber Bullying
is the use of cell phones, instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms, or social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to harass, threaten or intimidate.
Don’t respond
If someone bullies you, remember that your reaction is usually exactly what the bully wants. It gives him or her power over you.
Don’t retaliate
Getting back at the bully turns you into one and reinforces the bully’s behavior.
Save the evidence
The only good news about digital bullying is that the harassing messages can usually be captured, saved, and shown to someone who can help.
Talk to a trusted adult
You deserve backup. It’s always good to involve a parent but – if you can’t – a school counselor usually knows how to help.
Block the bully
If the harassment’s coming in the form of instant messages, texts, or profile comments, do yourself a favor: Use preferences or privacy tools to block the person. If it’s in chat, leave the “room.”
Be civil
Even if you don’t like someone, it’s a good idea to be decent and not sink to the other person’s level. Also, research shows that gossiping about and trash talking others increases your risk of being bullied. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Sock puppetry
The use of a fake online identity. This is a common way for cyberbullies to get information about their victims.
Self-esteem
A measure of how much you value and respect others.
Depression
Sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy.
Rumor
Gossip (usually a mixture or truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth.
THE CYBER BULLYING VIRUS