Cyberbullying and Ways to Stop It

xIoTz Private Limited acknowledges that technology is everywhere in our lives, connecting us and making things easier. But there’s also a dark side to it - cyberbullying. It’s not just a cruel word. Sharing personal information without permission violates privacy.

What is cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place over digital devices such as computers, smartphones, and tablets. It involves using technology to harass, threaten, or harm others by sending hurtful messages, sharing personal information without consent, spreading rumors, or engaging in other hurtful online behaviors.?

Cyberbullying can occur through various platforms, including social media, messaging apps, email, and online gaming. It can have severe emotional and psychological effects on the victims and is a concerning issue in the digital age.

10 facts about Cyberbullying

1. About 37% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online.?
2. 95% of teens in the U.S. are online and the vast majority access the internet on their mobile devices, making it the most common medium for cyberbullying.
3. 23% of students reported that they’ve said or done something mean or cruel to another person online. 27% reported that they’ve experienced the same from someone else.
4. Girls are more likely than boys to be both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying. 15% of teen girls have been the target of at least four different kinds of abusive online behaviors, compared with 6% of boys.
5. About half of LGBTQ+ students experience online harassment -- a rate higher than average.
6. Instagram is the social media site where most young people report experiencing cyberbullying with 42% of those surveyed experiencing harassment on the platform.
7. Young people who experience cyberbullying are at a greater risk than those who don’t for both self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
8. 60% of young people have witnessed online bullying.?
9. Only 1 in 10 teen victims will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse.
10. 4 out of 5 students (81%) say they would be more likely to intervene in instances of cyberbullying if they could do it anonymously.

What To Do When Your Child is Cyberbullied: Top Ten Tips

If you found out that your child is cyberbullied, here’s what you can do:

1. MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD FEELS SAFE.?

The safety of your child should always be the first priority. Parents should sit with their children and give moral support through words and actions and motivate them.

2. TALK AND LISTEN TO YOUR CHILD.?

Listen to your child about the problems calmly ask what is going on and try to learn things. Don’t get exhausted and irritated over small things.

3. COLLECT EVIDENCE.?

Try to collect screenshots or recordings of conversations, messages, pictures, videos, and any other items as proof that your child is being cyberbullied. Keep a record of all the events happening in your child’s life.

4. WORK WITH THE SCHOOL.?

Your child has the right to feel safe at school and educators are responsible for ensuring this through an investigation and appropriate response.

5. REFRAIN FROM CONTACTING THE PARENTS OF THE ONE DOING THE BULLYING.?

Some parents talk with accusations that their child is engaged in cyberbullying. This is not the proper way and can become more offensive.

6. CONTACT THE CONTENT PROVIDER.?

Cyberbullying violates the Terms of Service of all legitimate service providers. Even if your child can identify who is harassing them, contact the relevant provider.?

7. IF NECESSARY, SEEK COUNSELING.?

If needed, go for counseling because your child may benefit from speaking with a mental health professional.?

8. IF THE BULLYING IS BASED ON RACE, SEX, OR DISABILITY, CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS.?

The U.S. Department of Education takes these cases very seriously if children are limited or restricted in their ability to learn and thrive at school because of discrimination.

9. CONTACT THE POLICE WHEN PHYSICAL THREATS ARE INVOLVED.?

Most states have laws related to online threats and law enforcement can assist in these cases either informally or formally. If your local department is not helpful, contact county or state law enforcement officials, as they can handle these cases efficiently.

10. IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT IT FROM RECURRING.

If your child is being bullied through social media, enable privacy settings within each platform to block the person doing the bullying from contacting them and also file a report.

HelpLine Numbers

You can visit here for helpline numbers to report cyberbullying -? https://www.csrindia.org/helpline-numbers/ ?

This website states that “If you or someone you know has or is currently encountering online harassment of any sort (bullying, cyberstalking, online impersonation, catfishing, hate speech or threat of violence, cyber predators or trolling), please be assured that you can report these instances on this helpline and sensitive reports can also be kept anonymous.”

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