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Cyberbullying, often referred to as online bullying, involves using electronic media—like smartphones, computers, and tablets—to harass or attack individuals. This harmful behavior can manifest in various ways, including:

• Making fun of others publicly
• Sending inappropriate or insulting messages
• Posting private photos without consent
• Sending threats or engaging in blackmail

🔍 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘆: The online world provides a sense of anonymity, making people feel emboldened to say or do things they wouldn’t in person.
𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆: Some individuals may lack empathy or fail to recognize the emotional toll their actions can take on others, often amplified in digital interactions.
𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: Social media platforms can foster a culture of comparison, leading some individuals to bully others for approval or status from their peers.
𝗨𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: Bullies may project their own struggles—such as family problems, low self-esteem, or feelings of isolation—onto others online.

🔒 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳
To safeguard against becoming a victim of cyberbullying, consider these important measures:

𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Limit the sharing of private details online; this information can fall into the wrong hands.
𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: Don’t disclose too much information your address, phone number, or school name to unknown individuals.
𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Always be mindful of what you share and with whom, especially on social media.
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Utilize the privacy controls on platforms like Facebook and Twitter to manage who can view your posts.
𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸: Encourage immediate reporting and blocking of bullies on digital platforms to stop harmful behaviour.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗽: 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁. Reach out to trusted adults—parents, teachers, or friends—if you or someone you know is being bullied.

Together, we can create a safer online environment. Let’s promote kindness and support one another!