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Cyberbullying is extension of bullying using technologies like phones n websites

What is cyberbullying all about?

Using technology is a part of daily life. Mobile phones, emails, websites, Blogs, online games and social network sites like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook can be a positive and fun tool to learn, express yourself and keep in touch with friends and family.

Sometimes it seems there is more sad news than happy news about technology, with the media reporting lots of stories about how technology can be used to hurt other people. You may have heard news reports about the impacts of cyberbullying and you may even have experienced cyberbullying yourself. From what young people are telling us, cyberbullying is an ongoing issue.

It’s important to remember that not all fighting or arguing is bullying. It is normal to have times when you have conflict and arguments with people. So, it is important to learn how to deal with conflict. Bullying is different to having an argument or a fight.

So, how is cyberbullying different to bullying?

Basically, cyberbullying is an extension of bullying but the people doing the bullying use technology such as websites, text messages, social networking sites and emails to embarrass, demean, harass, intimidate or threaten other people.

"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones.

With the increased use of communication technology, cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers.

When an adult is involved, it may meet the definition of cyber-harassment or cyberstalking, a crime that can have legal consequences and involve jail time.

Because many kids are reluctant to report being bullied, even to their parents, it's impossible to know just how many are affected. But recent studies about cyberbullying rates have found that about 1 in 4 teens have been the victims of cyberbullying, and about 1 in 6 admit to having cyberbullied someone.

In some studies, more than half of the teens surveyed said that they've experienced abuse through social and digital media.

- What Is Cyberbullying?

- Effects of Cyberbullying

- Signs of Cyberbullying

- How Parents Can Help

- When Your Child Is the Bully

To get to the heart of the matter, talking to teachers, guidance counselors, and other school officials can help identify situations that lead a kid to bully others.

If your child has trouble managing anger, talk to a therapist about helping your son or daughter learn to cope with anger, hurt, frustration, and other strong emotions in a healthy way.

Professional counseling also can help improve kids' confidence and social skills, which in turn can reduce the risk of bullying.

And don't forget to set a good example yourself — model good online habits to help your kids understand the benefits and the dangers of life in the digital world.

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