Tips To Stop Cyberbullying for Kids and Children

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Hello G@G community,

Cyberbullying or cyberharassment is a form of bullying or harassment using electronic forms of contact. Cyberbullying has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers.

Know That It’s Not Your Fault.

What people call “bullying” is sometimes an argument between two people. But if someone is repeatedly cruel to you, that’s bullying and you mustn’t blame yourself.

"No one deserves to be treated cruelly."

Don’t Respond Or Retaliate.

Sometimes a reaction is exactly what aggressors are looking for because they think it gives them power over you, and you don’t want to empower a bully. As for retaliating, getting back at a bully turns you into one – and can turn one mean act into a chain reaction. If you can, remove yourself from the situation. If you can’t, sometimes humor disarms or distracts a person from bullying.

Save The Evidence.

The only good news about bullying online or on phones is that it can usually be captured, saved, and shown to someone who can help. You can save that evidence in case things escalate.

Tell The Person To Stop

This is completely up to you – don’t do it if you don’t feel totally comfortable doing it, because you need to make your position completely clear that you will not stand for this treatment any more.

You may need to practice beforehand with someone you trust, like a parent or good friend.

Reach Out For Help

Reach out for help especially if the behavior’s really getting to you. You deserve backup. See if there’s someone who can listen, help you process what’s going on and work through it – a friend, relative or maybe an adult you trust.

Use Available Tech Tools.

Whether the harassment’s in an app, texting, comments or tagged photos, do yourself a favor and block the person. You can also report the problem to the service."

Most social media apps and services allow you to block the person.

That probably won’t end it, but you don’t need the harassment in your face, and you’ll be less tempted to respond.

If you’re getting threats of physical harm, you should call your local police (with a parent or guardian’s help)

Protect Your Accounts

Don’t share your passwords with anyone.

Even your closest friends, who may not be close forever – and password-protect your phone so no one can use it to impersonate you.

If Someone You Know is Being Bullied, Take Action.

Just standing by can empower an aggressor and does nothing to help.

The best thing you can do is try to stop the bullying by taking a stand against it.

If you can’t stop it, support the person being bullied.

If the person’s a friend, you can listen and see how to help. Consider together whether you should report the bullying.

A kind word can help reduce the pain.

At the very least, help by not passing along a mean message and not giving positive attention to the person doing the bullying.

HOPE IT HELPS. 😊🇮🇳

Thanks for reading my take.

Any queries?

You can also add some tips.

Have a great life ahead. 😊🇮🇳

[Fitness-Fanatic]

I love this Take. Very well put together. I am sure a lot of users will benefit from your Take! :)

I despise bullies, and "Even your closest friends, who may not be close forever "is a great point to keep in mind for everyone. . I agree! :)

[Fitness-Fanatic]

Thanks a lot for the MHO :)

[Being_a_good_Indian]

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[DarkBlack9]

Good one @Being_a_good_Indian this can help a lot of people!
Some helpful sites for cyberbullying are,
nobullying. com
stopcyberbullying. org
deletecyberbullying. org
cybersmile. org

[Being_a_good_Indian]

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Thanks for sharing your VALUABLE opinion.

[BrittBratt2416]

How to stop cyberbullying.
1. block the person.
2. press the x in the corner of the screen and stop worrying about the crap they are saying.
3. Confront them and tell them if they do not stop you will make it public issue with your family, they're family, and the authority.

[GayHowellMeme]

This one by far is a good myTake than those about feminism, sex, dating.
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[Being_a_good_Indian]

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[Nanaki000]

Nice take!

It's a shame that cyberbullying is hard to control because most people have an easy access to the internet these days and it's really easy to upload, share and 'viral' stuff on the internet.

Kids should be reminded not to share anything that can be used against them, because this is usually what happens to he victims of cyberbullying.

Furthermore, talks regarding this should also be held in schools to spread the awareness of cyberbullying.

[Helena26]

Cyber bullying is a problem but it can be stopped easier than any other form of bullying, so stop making big deal out of it

[Nanaki000]

@Helena26 It's not that easy because people use social media all the time, which means embarrassing stuff can spread as fast as wildfire. Not only that, quite a lot of people are gullible, so it's hard to 'prevent' it from happening. Furthermore, it's hard to deal with if the hackers are the one playing the game.

[Cuteusernamehere]

very good read. Parents also need to take some responsibility and know what your children are doing online. I have ALL passwords to my children's devices and social media accounts (including my 18 year olds still!). Its my job as a parent to make sure they are not bullying others or being bullied by anyone else. I often wonder if any of these young teen suicides could of been prevented if more parents took an active interest in their children's social lives.

[anmari2001]

good to see u here again, nice take, i agree with everything
and everybody should be responsible for what they say on internet, not just saying offensive things because we can

[Being_a_good_Indian]

My Indian friends convinced me. Thanks !!!

😊👍

[Belgie]

Also? Teach kids about the OFF button. Make sure they don't *live* online, and can do without an online presence for a while. Teach them that comments online DON'T MATTER.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Thanks for sharing your valuable advice. 😊👍👍

[ArabianPwincess197]

I think the parents should sit with the kids when they're using the internet or computer

[Helena26]

What? Like leave their work, and life and sit with kids the whole day next to the computer?

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Many parents “assume” that their kids already know what is acceptable or not in the online world. So many parents think, “my kids would never do that”. 🙃

Taking the time to educate your child about cyber space, including cyber bullying will reduce their chances of becoming a victim.

[Helena26]

Turn off the fucking computer. The best way yo stop cyber bullying

[errorgoodnameunfound]

Um no. Stop the bullying in general. Why should people have the right to bully? It's pointless to bully. It's not a right. It's a stupid mediocre hobby only losers have. Nobody should have to turn of the computer for those low lifes. If somebody were to say "bullying is a right", then fine. By their rules, I'd stop by their house every day, knock on their door and say "fuck you" I'd email them constantly "you were a mistake." I'd message them all the time "poor stupid forever alone." After a while, no doubt they'd get annoyed. And maybe they'd think twice about putting cyber bullying as a right. It's not a right. Some people don't like certain things said. Other people don't like other things said. It's common courtesy to say "ok I apologize, I will not say that anymore." Now, every little word possibly taken in offence may be a bit far. No need to be THAT strict on it. Just enough to make sure nobody is bullied is the right level.

[HGG3805]

Pretty good presentation. Excellent message. I don't get it why some people think it is ok to bully other people. Isn't life tough enough without assholes making it worse.

[AlexEfron]

Nice one brother. I might as well share the links to this take with my friends for more people to read :)

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Thanks for Sharing !!!😊👍👍

[AlexEfron]

Welcome :)

[AlexEfron]

Hey you got the "Editor"

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Yeah !!!

Probably First Indian having Editor Badge.

[Juxtapose]

What is the answer to bullies? Sadism.

No person at peace with themselves and their lives would bully another. Bullies are low and weak, smirk at them and resist the urge to lick your lips from their delicious suffering hehehe... mwahahahaha!

If they refuse to leave you alone, crush them and extinguish their will to live :)

[errorgoodnameunfound]

PERFECT! 10/10! But I am humane. I only take that approach when a peaceful approach doesn't work. That would be my advise. Also, I have tried exactly what you said on this very site! And guess what? IT WORKED! The bullies and trolls that called me "Weak" and such, BLOCKED and REPORTED me for being "too offensive" when I fought back 5x as hard. HILARIOUS isn't it?

[Juxtapose]

@errorgoodnameunfound *high five* They can always give but can't take ;)

But did you see my advice and then use it? If so then I'm so proud my advice worked!

[errorgoodnameunfound]

I saw your advise after actually. BUT, I do feel providing your advice as well as my testimony that it works will further encourage people to take the action. So, lets just hope it does in fact happen and bully bullies until none exist! Fuck yah!

[Juxtapose]

@errorgoodnameunfound *fist bumps* F*** yeah man. Let's show these bullies how weak they really are :)

[errorgoodnameunfound]

You got it dude! Refer to the Calix dude below. Not the next comment the one after. I've dealt with that a hole before. Read what he said. Read what i said. Grab some popcorn ;D And remember audience can jump on stage!

[topi_tonge]

How to deal with these things if those people are Hackers?
White hats, black hats, etc...

[Nanaki000]

That's a good point...

[Being_a_good_Indian]

I have read the following books and I always recommend these to anyone starting into this field.

The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing, Second Edition
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Guide (Not everyone recommends this book but I have personally read it and it's the best book on Ethical Hacking that I could find. There are a lot of real life examples in it and the author covers a lot of topics in just one book.)
After you've read some stuff, then read this book. It's a little bit complicated but you'll get along once you've read the above two books. The Hacker Playbook 2: Practical Guide To Penetration Testing
Also read the Owasp Guide.
Hope this will help. 😊

[errorgoodnameunfound]

That's a bit complex. Hypothetically, the net can easily be taken over by mean cyberbullies/hackers. The trick is to make sure there is more counter hackers for it. Whether hackers that are actually ethical or even hackers that just do it for money, it still helps solve the prob. That's one of the many reasons to help as many as possible good people to get good careers and happy lives. Because those people will have more money and in this situation, that money will go towards funding hackers destroying cyberbullying hackers and exposing them so they go to jail or make up for their crime by joining the anti bullying hackers under watchful eyes of other good people. I hate to see the wrong doers get money out if it though as they need to do time for their crime, meaning, their counter work should be as volunteer for a long time depending on severity of their former cyberbullying.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

@errorgoodnameunfound

The cyber legislation world is still somewhat of a wild west, but as a general rule if a real world analogy wouldn't permit action then you technically shouldn't in the computer world. That being said if you're pursuing people up to no good it is unlikely anyone would ever prosecute you over some privacy intrusion.

But properly speaking you cannot break into someone else's house, even if it is to steal back your own furniture. Though in the absence of a proper agency to deal with such a matter.. Wild west.

[somewheresomeway]

I'm sorry but cyberbullying is not the same as REAL bullying. The person isn't a physical threat right in front of you.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

There are many ways of bullying someone online and for some it can take shape in more ways than one. Some of the types of cyber bullying are:
Harassment - This is the act of sending offensive, rude, and insulting messages and being abusive. Nasty or humiliating comments on posts, photos and in chat rooms. Being explicitly offensive on gaming sites.
Denigration – This is when someone may send information about another person that is fake, damaging and untrue. Sharing photos of someone for the purpose to ridicule, spreading fake rumours and gossip. This can be on any site online or on apps. We even hear about people altering photos of others and posting in online for the purpose of bullying.
Flaming – This is when someone is purposely using really extreme and offensive language and getting into online arguments and fights. They do this to cause reactions and enjoy the fact it causes someone to get distressed.

[somewheresomeway]

And all of this is horrible but you know what, it's never going to go away just like real life bullying.

We need to teach people to defend themselves.

[errorgoodnameunfound]

I can see what you mean. At the same time, it's a pretty negative view. Hypothetically, if all were willing, bullying could be fully eliminated. All that would have to be done is strict rules on what is considered bullying. Not teasing for fun. And only so far on political correctness. The rules would be more for flat out bullying with good evidence. Since this can interfere with free speech, there would have to be super specifications on all of it. A good rule of thumb would be the peaceful response method. If you respond back peacefully and they seem hostile, then whatever site they are on, they are banned immediately. They can appeal and come back if they change. If they don't, they can be subject to a fine for clogging up servers by their mere existence if their only intention is basically just bullying. This should be a case by case basis too. This may all take extra work, but it's doable. Bullying in general shouldn't exist. No reason for it. Time to eliminate it.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Cyberbullying appears to be somewhat less frequent than face-to-face bullying, but the consequences may be even more severe.

Bullying is a persistent problem for educators and lawmakers, particularly with the ubiquity and popularity of social media platforms.

Freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. But, I don’t think your forefathers envisioned a world of smartphone cameras and social platforms. In those days, freedom of speech protected protestors seeking redress against their governments, not cyberbullies hiding behind their Facebook profile or Twitter stream to call out personal actions to cause political embarrassment for being human.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

@errorgoodnameunfound

In conclusion, cyberbullying is a really huge problem in our society so much that even some academic discipline such as psychology are interested in understanding the problems and the solutions. Psychology is a great academic discipline to understand how the teenagers interact with each other, and not judge what they do but clearly see from their perspective, which can help find solutions to different problems surrounding them.

[yulbsari]

Good take, but sad that we have to keep dealing with this.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

Any Tips from your point of view?

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[Giacomanzo]

But... Bullying online is just as funny as doing it live!

[Nanaki000]

Even if you're the one being bullied? :O

[Giacomanzo]

@Nanaki000 THAT'S THE FUNNIEST PART! So I can bully them about being inefficient bullies!

[Nanaki000]

Lol. That's funny. Ha ha ha.

[Giacomanzo]

@Nanaki000 indeed it is

[Being_a_good_Indian]

@Giacomanzo

Sometimes the kid being bullied will do something horrible to themselves. They may even take their own life or cut themselves.

So bullying is not funny.

So bullies should remember that if they bully too far they may cause the other person to cut themselves, hurt themselves or even end their life. Would they want this on their mind for the rest of their life?

[Giacomanzo]

Nah, being bullied a lot as a child. I'm perfectly healthy.

[Being_a_good_Indian]

That's Good!!!

Glad to hear that you are healthy.😊

Have a great life ahead.

[CubsterShura]

I have been cyberbullied a lot when I was a blogger. This one man, he even posted blogs against me using the worst language ever.

He apologized in the end, but still. It was a nightmare.

[Helena26]

How a nightmare its just words on computer and you can delete them or block them duh

[CubsterShura]

@Helena26 Not that easy.

[errorgoodnameunfound]

He apoligized? WOW! How? That is RARE on the net these days! How'd you get him o do it?

[errorgoodnameunfound]

@Helena26 If that's the case (go to) HELLena, your mom is a skank. You are stupid. Go fuck yourself. Go fuck a cactus. You'll die young and alone ugly fuck. You are worthless. Oh yah! did I mention you are stupid! Now, I don't mean any of that. But if I did, by your logic, they are just words. So maybe I should go on? Because I could follow your every move you make on this site and invite loads of trolls to say what I just said to you 5x over. If that's not enough, it's the net. I could find your email and address. I can email and mail you all sorts of bullying messages! Cause why not? They are just words according to your logic! And if you have family, I should send stuff to them too! Whether your grandma or 5 year old sister! I'm sure they'd LOVE that! Go fuck yourself! *sarcasm* :D

[CubsterShura]

@errorgoodnameunfound I don't know man. Although I was angry I didn't show it on my posts and still calmly requested him to stop right there.

He apologized when some of my other followers supported and defended me.

[errorgoodnameunfound]

Like I said, you got lucky and had a very light troll. Most will go out of their way to bombard you with shit and invite others to help. One is reported and blocked three more come. So yah, sometimes, fighting back is necessary. But when you fight back, you have to say all the right things that they can't then troll again. You gotta learn their lingo a bit. For example, I've seen plenty of pepe memes making the nazi salute. My responce wasn't "how dare yall" "or "fuck y'all." It was a bombardment with pepe's head blown off. No words. Every time they responded again, I sent the same image. They eventually gave up. Worked like a charm. Also, reminding them that hitler lost and killed himself is quite damaging. There's almost never much a response to it.

[CubsterShura]

@errorgoodnameunfound usually cyberbullies don't remain forever and eventually stop disturning after a while so I try not to waste much of my energy on it. Or else it will only add more fuel to the fire.

[errorgoodnameunfound]

Very dependent. My experience is they almost never stop. There are just more and more every time the PC is turned on. If there is a fire in your house, you don't just close your door and run away hoping that will fix it. The fire will only get bigger. The source needs to be eliminated.

[ATuairiscean]

Very sound advice for an increasingly pervasive problem

[Being_a_good_Indian]

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[legalboxers]

cyberbullying needs to be stopped. It starts in the classroom, and manifests to online. But as well, cyberbullying happens to adults in social media groups as well. Which begs the question, the actions ADULTS do, the CHILDREN MIMIC what THEY DO.

[windknowsmyname]

Very nice mytake dude!

[Being_a_good_Indian]

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[StarLord1]

And kids that are being cyberbullied need to talk to their parents about it, going through it alone only makes the situation worse.

[errorgoodnameunfound]

Not just that, but the source of bullying itself must be eliminated. It's not the whole PC police everyone is so dramatic about. The PC police only came in bc bullying is getting worse and nobody wants to fight the source. Get rid of bullying in general, and there won't be much reason for the PC police!