CYBERBULLYING

Question 1

What is cyberbullying?

Answer 1

Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology
Cyberbullying is bullying with electronic device and equipment
Using electronic media to bully

Question 2

Reasons kids may cyberbully:

Answer 2

Bored
Have fun
Angry
Unintentionally

Question 3

Cyberbullying equipments and/or platforms:

Answer 3

Cellphones
Computers
Tablets
Social media
Text messaging
Chat apps
Websites

Question 4

Negative effects of social media

Answer 4

Depression
Less self-control
PTSD trigger
Fear of missing out (FOMO)
Anxiety
Lower self-esteem
Overeating
Hive mind - Irrational conformity to a group’s thinking

Question 5

How to stop cyberbullying

Answer 5

LOG OFF the site where the bullying is happening
BLOCK EMAILS or messages. Don’t respond to them.
SAVE THE MESSAGE or email and show an adult.
TELL SOMEONE you trust.

Question 6

Cyberbullying includes:

Answer 6

Sending offensive texts
Spreading rumours with social media
Sending images to others to seclude a person
Repeatedly calling and hanging up
Offensive emails

Question 7

How to help your friends if they’re being cyber-bullied

Answer 7

• When you see posts bullying someone. Tell the bully to stop. Remind them that bullying isn’t cool.
• Offer your friendship and support to people who are bullied
• If the bullying doesn’t stop, tell a trusted adult before it gets out of hand

Question 8

How to stay safe from cyberbullying

Answer 8

• Remember that people on the internet lie about who they are
• Keep personal information private, so that people can’t use it against you
• Be careful that you’re not acting like a bully
• Don’t go to sites where people treat you badly

Question 9

What to do if you’re cyber bullied

Answer 9

• Think, don’t react! Reacting hurts you and gives bullies what they want
• Remember you have a cyber bullying plan, figure out what’s the best to do
• Tell a trusted adult if you think it’s best or if your plan isn’t working out
• Save the evidence

Question 10

Cyberbullying plan

Answer 10

• Stay calm
• Stop the activity or ignore the bully
• Tell the bully to stop. Don’t be a bully or make threats when you do this
• Block the bully
• Tell a trusted adult
• If you know the bully, send copied of the bullying to his or her parents. Politely ask them to stop it
• Contact your service provider
• Notify the people, especially if the bully is making serious threats