How to deal with bullies
written by Hermione Potter
Ever wanted to deal with those bullies? If you don't know how you can read this book.
Last Updated
05/31/21
Chapters
12
Reads
571
What can I do about cyberbullying?
Chapter 9
The Internet can be a very welcoming place, connecting you with people your age who enjoy the same hobby, video game, or sports team, but it can also be a very ugly place where hate runs rampant. From the comfort of their own bedroom, a cyberbully can attack you anonymously, or share embarrassing photos, stories, or screenshots of private conversations, all with the intent to humiliate or threaten you.
If you are targeted by cyberbullies, it's important not to respond to any messages or posts written about you, no matter how hurtful or untrue. Responding will only make the situation worse and provoking a reaction from you is exactly what the cyberbullies want, so don't give them the satisfaction.
Don't seek revenge on a cyberbully by becoming a cyberbully yourself. Again, it will only make the problem worse and could result in serious legal consequences for you. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online.
Instead, respond to cyberbullying by:
Preventing communication from the cyberbully, by blocking their email address, cell phone number, and deleting them from social media contacts.
Reporting threats of harm and inappropriate sexual messages to the police. In many cases, the cyberbully's actions can be prosecuted by law.
If you are targeted by cyberbullies, it's important not to respond to any messages or posts written about you, no matter how hurtful or untrue. Responding will only make the situation worse and provoking a reaction from you is exactly what the cyberbullies want, so don't give them the satisfaction.
Don't seek revenge on a cyberbully by becoming a cyberbully yourself. Again, it will only make the problem worse and could result in serious legal consequences for you. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online.
Instead, respond to cyberbullying by:
Preventing communication from the cyberbully, by blocking their email address, cell phone number, and deleting them from social media contacts.
Reporting threats of harm and inappropriate sexual messages to the police. In many cases, the cyberbully's actions can be prosecuted by law.
