Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying happens when someone uses the internet to hurt, tease, or scare another person. It can happen through messages, comments, or shared photos. Cyberbullying is never acceptable, and help is always available.
🚫 Say No to Cyberbullying
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Forms of Cyberbullying
- Sending mean or hurtful messages
- Posting embarrassing photos without permission
- Leaving unkind comments on posts
- Leaving someone out of online groups on purpose
- Spreading rumours through chats or social media
If You Witness Cyberbullying
If you see cyberbullying happening to someone else, do not join in. Speak kindly to the person being bullied. Report the behaviour to a trusted adult.
If It Happens to You
- Do not reply to the hurtful message
- Save or screenshot the message as evidence
- Block the person sending the messages
- Tell a parent, guardian, or teacher right away
📵 Don't Reply
→📸 Save Proof
→🚫 Block
→🗣️ Tell Adult
Being Kind Online
Treat people online the same way you treat them in person. Think before you post or comment. Kind words online build a friendlier internet for everyone.
🔑 Key Terms
- Cyberbullying – Using the internet to hurt or scare someone
- Block – Stopping a person from contacting you online
- Report – Telling a platform or trusted adult about bad behaviour
✏️ Exercise
- What should you do first if you receive a hurtful message?
- Name two forms of cyberbullying.
- What should you do if you see someone else being bullied online?
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