💻 What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when someone uses digital technology—like phones, computers, or social media—to threaten, embarrass, harass, or hurt another person.
It’s bullying that happens online or through digital communication, and it can happen anytime, anywhere.
📱 Examples of Cyberbullying
- Sending mean or threatening messages
- Spreading rumors or lies about someone online
- Posting embarrassing pictures or videos
- Making fake profiles to mock someone
- Excluding someone from online groups on purpose
- Repeatedly leaving mean comments on posts or videos
😢 Why Cyberbullying Is Serious
Cyberbullying can:
- Lower self-esteem
- Cause anxiety or depression
- Make people feel unsafe
- Lead to school avoidance or withdrawal
- Even lead to self-harm in extreme cases
Because it happens online, it’s often public and permanent—which makes it especially harmful.
🚫 How to Stop or Prevent Cyberbullying
- Don’t respond to mean messages
- Block or report the bully
- Tell a trusted adult, teacher, or parent
- Keep evidence (screenshots, messages)
- Use privacy settings on apps and social media
🧠 Final Thought
Cyberbullying may happen behind a screen, but its effects are very real. Be kind online—and speak up when you or someone else is being hurt.
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