Cyberbullying

What is cyberbullying?

• Using technology to spread kindness and positivity

• Using technology to harm, intimidate, or harass someone

• Sharing posts with friends online

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying consists of using technology to bully someone online.

Why is cyberbullying harmful?

• It can cause emotional distress, mental issues and harm someones self-esteem

• It doesn't have any affects, it's just fun

• It's a way to make new friends

What should you do if you see cyberbullying happening?

Which of the following are examples of cyberbullying?

• Sending threatening messages to someone

• Sharing funny videos with a friend

• Helping a friend do their homework online

• Pretending to be someone else to spread false information about them

How can you protect yourself from cyberbullying?​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)  

How should you react to cyberbullying?​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Keep the evidence and tell a trusted adult

• Delete all your social media accounts

• Retaliate and send mean messages back

• Get other friends to join in

What are some positive things you can do online to reduce cyberbullying?

• Spreading rumours and lies about someone

• Hiding behind an anonymous account to say mean things

• Using kind and respectful words when talking to other people

True or False

It's okay to post someone else's personal information and photo's online without their permission

• True

• False