CYBERBULLIN

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“DIGITALIZED VIRTUAL FORM OF
BULLYING”

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Effect

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 Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell Teens
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 Adults
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.
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behavior gets
rewarded
Bullies can’t Most people don’t do
regulate their this intentionally;
however, the perpetrator
emotion is inadvertently
When most people get rewarded anytime
frustrated and angry, they victims give up their
can usually stop lunch money or
Bullies don’t themselves from doing belongins
care how others things that will provoke
them and cause them to
feel severely overreact.
Some children either lack
empathy or just relish
seeing other in pain.
CAUSES
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 Harassment – constantly sending mean or threatening messages.

 Insulting – spreading false information that can hurt someone's

reputation.

 Uploading – posting embarrassing images, videos, or text without

permission.

 Identity Theft – pretending to be someone else

 Excluding – pressuring others to exclude someone from a group or

community

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Wanting to be left
alone

Withdrawal from
family and
school activities

EFFECTS

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 The Victim
Kids who are bullied can lose interest in school. They may
suffer physical injuries and mental health issues.
 They may suffer depression and anxiety. They look sad and
lonely. They suffer eating and sleep disorders and lose interest
in activities they used to enjoy.
 Kids begin to perform poorly in academic work. Some end up
dropping out of school.
 There has been media reports on extreme cases where victims
end up committing suicide (take their own lives) or shooting in
retaliation. Some people call this tragedy ‘Bullicide’. In the
1990’s about 70% of school shooting were bully-retaliation
related.

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 Teens may not openly share their experiences with their
parents, and the traumatizing often extreme effects of
teenage bullying may remain under the radar for parents;
so it is important to be aware of any significant changes in
your teen's behavior and physical health.

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 5 WAYS CHILDHOOD BULLYING
AFFECTS YOU AS AN ADULT

 Bullying is linked to the development of anxiety and depression.

  Bullied people suffer the after-affects of "toxic stress."
  Bullying changes your brain's structure.
 Bullied people are more likely to smoke and have fewer friends as adults, but
can still be great partners.
 Bullying can alter your cortisol levels and therefore your DNA, but it could be
reversed.

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