Cyber+Bullying

=Cyber Bullying=

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__**What is cyber bullying?**__
Cyber-bullying is the use of the Internet and related technologies to harm other people, in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.

The statistics:
 * Nearly three in four teenagers say they were bullied online at least once during a recent 12-month period.
 * Only one in 10 reported such cyber-bullying to parents or other adults, according to a new study by UCLA psychologists.
 * Of those who were bullied online, 85 percent also have been bullied at school, the psychologists found.

Cyber bullying is very common in teenagers. Nearly three in four teenagers say they were bullied online at least once during a recent 12-month period. Of those who were bullied online, 85 percent also have been bullied at school. The probability of getting bullied online was substantially higher for those who have been the victims of school bullying.The most common reason for not telling an adult, cited by half the bullied participants, was that teens believe they "need to learn to deal with it." http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/bullying-of-teenagers-online-is-64265.aspx

__**What can you do when you see it taking place?**__
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__**What can you do when you are the victim of cyber bullying?**__
You should never be afraid to tell someone about how you feel when someone is cyber bullying you. You can always tell your parents, teachers, and/or someone you trust. You can confront them about how you feel as well. If you see it taking place you need to help the victim in any way. Teenagers should never have thoughts of suicide.

__**Questions:**__ What are some ways you can get people to stop cyber Bulling you or a friend? How is cyber bullying different from "traditional" bullying?
 * It is different because it takes place on an electrical device and people are usually more open. Like if you see someone in school, you might act much different over a computer. Also, people can't physically hurt you when cyber bullying, but they use words which can be just as damaging