Anti-Cyberbullying: Education for Adults

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What are Some Examples of Cyberbullying?

Whether it's creating a fake Facebook or Myspace page to impersonate a fellow student, repeatedly sending hurtful text messages and images, or posting cruel comments on the Internet, cyberbullying can have a devastating effect. Nasty comments, lies, embarrassing photos and videos, and snide polls can be spread widely through instant messaging (IM) or phone texting, and by posts on social networking sites. It can happen anytime - at school or home - and can involve large groups of kids.

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The combination of the boldness created by being anonymous and the desire to be seen as "cool" can cause a kid who normally wouldn't say anything mean face-to-face to show off for other kids. Because it's happening in cyberspace, it can be completely undetectable by parents and teachers.

Teach teens not to respond to cyberbullies. Show them how to block the bully's messages or to delete messages without reading them. (Blocking and deleting messages / contacts may be executed differently through websites, instant messengers, or email providers. For help, contact the site / software administrators.)

17% of teens are victimized by someone lying about them online.

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