Sunday, March 31, 2013

Cyber Bullying Part 1

What is cyber bullying?
 

" “Cyber bullying” is defined as a young person tormenting, threatening, harassing, or embarrassing another young person using the Internet or other technologies, like cell phones.

The psychological and emotional outcomes of cyber bullying are similar to those of real-life bullying. The difference is, real-life bullying often ends when school ends. For cyber bullying, there is no escape. And, it’s getting worse. Read on to get the facts" (dosomething.org).


Get the facts about cyber bullying here.

Things to Take Away:
 "43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once"(dosomething.org). Read my next post to find out the effects, signs of bullying, and how you can help.

 

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