What is cyberbullying in school?

 Cyberbullying is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers and adolescents, due to young people's increased use of social media. Related issues include online harassment and trolling. In 2015, according to cyberbullying statistics from the i–Safe Foundation, over half of adolescents and teens had been bullied online and about the same number had engaged in cyberbullying. Both the bully and the victim are negatively affected and the intensity, duration and frequency of bullying are three aspects that increase the negative effects on both of them. Cyberbullting is the use of technology to harras, threaten, embarass,or target another person, 

some of examples of cyberbullying are:

  • Sending mean, abusive, or threatening messages or images to someone via email, text, or messaging platforms
  • Spreading lies, rumours or secrets about someone on social media or leaving insulting comments
  • Creating fake accounts to impersonate someone or trick someone into revealing personal information
  • Hacking into someone’s gaming or social networking profile and posting hurtful or embarrassing content
  • Taking or sharing photos or videos of someone without their consent and posting them on social media.

Cyberbullying is the act of intentionally and consistently mistreating or harassing someone through the use of electronic devices or other forms of electronic communication.

What Is Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:

  • Social Media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tik Tok
  • Text messaging and messaging apps on mobile or tablet devices
  • Instant messaging, direct messaging, and online chatting over the internet
  • Online forums, chat rooms, and message boards, such as Reddit
  • Email
  • Online gaming communities

Because cyberbullying mainly affects children and adolescents, many brush it off as a part of growing up. However, cyberbullying can have dire mental and emotional consequences if left unaddressed.

This article discusses cyberbullying, its adverse effects and what can be done about it.

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