What is Cyberbullying?
Cyber bullying can be teasing, insulting, bullying or any action that is not appropriate to the proper treatment of a person using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others.
It is called "cyber bullying" because it does not suit the right treatment or bullying of someone using modern technology today. There are those who create fake accounts to hide their identities so that they can commit their bullying without anyone knowing who they are. There are also others who use social networking sites to not only mambully but also use it for intimidation or what they call "blackmailing" to give their victims fear and excessive stress which will eventually lead to bad things happening to the victim. Anyone can be the victim of cyberbullying at any age or state in life, even artists and politicians are experiencing cyberbullying.
There is a saying that excess is not good. “Flood” is the word that refers to the devastation that students have been exposed to in cyber bullying; destroys the reputation of technology as an assistant in almost everything. So it is said that a flood because the disease or long-term needs to be treated by those who experience it. Cyber bullying can also be considered an eipidemia because the people who are being bullied can also be a cause of the spread of the so-called deluge when the time comes and as a result cyber bullying is increasing.
As a student, what we must do to prevent and prevent Cyberbullying is…
Do not approach bullies. As much as possible, avoid bullies and situations where you can be bullied.
Do not repeat the bad things that are told to you on the internet.
Do not retaliate against people who commit cyberbullying because the fight on social media will only get worse.
Make your social media account settings private. Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know personally. Some people only pretend to be on social media sites so be careful when accepting friend requests.
Think Before you Post o think before you click.
Don't forget to Log out your account.
The most important thing is to be open or talk to people close to us. It helps to have someone to talk to and tell you how you feel if you are a victim of cyberbullying. Always remember that you are not alone and there are people who want to help you.
We should not stand and just watch the oppression that is happening around us. Even if you are not the target, bullying has a negative impact on the world and around you and it must be stopped to prevent pain and suffering from those who do not deserve it. As a teenager, “it can be difficult to go against the grain and do what is right, especially when it involves standing up to someone who could potentially cause problems for you as well”. bullying, how it affects you, even without a victim, and what you can do to be a hero and stop the behavior, you will feel more confident taking the right steps to make the world a happier place for everyone. We must help our fellow human beings and keep them out of harm's way because helping someone is a good deed.
According to the study, seven out of ten young people aged 18 and under experience cyberbullying. There are different types and ways of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying means the use of digital technologies to embarrass, hurt, abuse or intimidate a person. Anyone can be the victim of cyberbullying at any age or state in life. Even artists and politicians are experiencing cyberbullying.
The most important thing is to know how to handle cyberbullying. Here are some tips on what to do when you become a victim of cyberbullying:
Do not repeat the bad things that are told to you on the internet. Do not retaliate against people who commit cyberbullying because the fight on social media will only get worse.
Take screenshots of comments, posts or messages that you think are a form of cyberbullying. Have a record of them.
Report or block the person committing cyberbullying. Social media sites like Facebook have a report or block button.
Be open or talk to people you are comfortable talking to. It helps to have someone to talk to and tell you how you feel if you are a victim of cyberbullying. You are not alone and there are people who want to help you.
Find out if the cyberbullying you are experiencing is serious or serious. See if simple teasing or teasing is damaging your reputation and personality. If it is simple, it can be blocked or reported.
If the person doing the cyberbullying is with you at school, report it to your teacher or guidance counselor. If this person is threatening your life, immediately report it to your parents and police to protect your life.
Make your social media account settings private. Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know personally. Some people only pretend to be on social media sites so be careful when accepting friend requests.
It helps if there is an older person like the teacher who can accompany the conversation between you and the person who is cyberbullying you. It may be scary to have a face-to-face conversation but it can help to solve the problem of cyberbullying.
Still understand the people who commit cyberbullying. People who are bullied are often unhappy and insecure people in their lives. Remember that a bully may be going through pain and they also need help and support.
Be Safe, Be aware, Know that you have the right for safer social life.