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CYBER BULLYING

Recongnize Bullying

To stop bullying, you have to know what it looks like.

Cyber bullying doesn't stop at school. This type of bullying can follow you home, to work, to a friend's house. It can come by e-mail, text, or through a social networking site like Facebook. Because this type of bullying is done online the comments, pictures and conversations can reach a lot of people in a short amount of time.

Cyber bullying can happen through:

Let's give you an example of what cyber bullying looks like. Watch as Amy is harassed on a social networking site.

Think you know?

The following questions are to help you better understand cyber bullying. Work by yourself or with a friend and try to come up with your own answers before looking at our answers.

Questions about the video:

When Amber makes the negative comment about Amy on Mike's wall, do you think she knew Amy would see it? If so, why did she still do it?

Answer
  • Because Amber posted the comment in an open public place, it was intentionally meant for Amy to see.
  • Amber also intentionally tagged Amy in the post so that it would appear directly on Amy's social networking site.
  • Amber posted the comment, even though Amy could see it, because she was intending to humiliate Amy in front of a wide audience for some reason or another.

Do you think what Amber did is bullying? Why or why not?

Answer
  • Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, hurt, embarrass, humiliate or intimidate another person.
  • Amber posted the comment, even though Amy could see it, because her intent was to embarrass and intimidate Amy on A social networking site.

How do you think Amy felt when she read the post on Mike's wall?

Answer

Amy felt:

  • Embarrassed
  • Humiliated
  • Intimidated
  • Upset

Other things to think about:

Is this type of bullying common? Why do you think it is or is not common?

Answer

Cyberbullying has become very common. Almost 90% of middle and high school students say they have been victims of this form of bullying.

It is common for several reasons:

  • It is easy.
  • It is quick.
  • It can be more extreme because the bully does not have to see the victim.
  • The bully can remain anonymous if they want.
  • Bullies can reach victims from almost anywhere.
  • Can be done over and over again.
  • More people see it. .

Let's take a look at what happens next in After The Bullying →