Cyberbullying is the use of technology to annoy, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats and aggressive, or rude texts, posts, or messages all count. So does sharing personal information, pictures, or videos designed to hurt or embarrass someone else. Offensive comments often focus on things like a person’s gender, religion, race, or physical differences.
Online bullying can be particularly damaging and upsetting because it is usually anonymous or difficult to find. People can suffer emotional pain every time they check their cellphone or computer.
The first thing you need to solve the problem is to tell an adult you trust. You also can talk to your school counselor or a trusted teacher or family member. Ignoring bullies is the best way to take away their power, but it isn’t always easy to do – in the real world and online.
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