Identify Cyberbullying Wrap-Up

In this lesson, you learned: what cyberbullying is and why it is hurtful, how you can identify it, and how you can help prevent it.

You also made a plan for what to do when it happens to you or someone else.

You wrote a list of guidelines to follow when using technology to communicate with your friends or classmates, like posting on social media or sending a group text.

And you wrote another list of ways to react to cyberbullying when you see it happening, including what you can do to stop it.

Sometimes it may feel like dealing with cyberbullying is too hard or overwhelming.

But it’s important to remember that even the small things you do can help another person or yourself when you’re faced with this behavior.

Ignoring a bully won’t always make them stop.

And by going along with a cyberbully -- by reposting something, adding a comment or emoji, “liking” a post, or laughing at a joke -- you can make the problem worse.

Your school handbook or website might even have a policy in place for dealing with cyberbullying, including how to react and how to get help.

Using a smartphone or social media is a fun way to talk to your friends.

But don’t forget that when you’re communicating with technology, you’re talking with another person with feelings.

If you are being cyberbullied, you can get help to make it stop.

And if you witness cyberbullying, it’s important to take action safely.

Treat others with respect and kindness and you will make online communication safer for you and everyone else.