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Don’t get
cyber bullied
Cyber
bullying is harassment through the use of computers,
mobile phones, and other electronic devices. Nothing crushes a
child’s self-confidence faster than humiliation. And just
imagine a humiliating message sent instantly to everyone a child
knows. This emotional damage can last a lifetime. Tips to avoid
cyber bullying:
Think before
you post: Once you post
something online, it’s impossible to take it back.
Don’t
tolerate harassment: If
people bully or harass you online, report them to the hosting
website.
Watch out for
your friends: If you
see people harassing or bullying your friends or posting rude
things, report them to the website. Don’t assume somebody else
is going to do it.
Take suicide
threats seriously:
Sometimes people, especially teens, will talk about their fears
or suicidal thoughts online when they won’t talk to friends or
families in real or off-line life. Take all threats seriously,
and tell the person to contact Lifeline for help.
Courtesy: Yahoo! Safely
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