Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?
repeated, intentional, and harmful behavior conducted through digital devices and platforms like the internet, social media, and text messages.
Bullying is ok if it is in fun
false, in fun or not if it is intentional, repeated behavior it is bullying.
If being bullied tell them to stop and if that doesn't work then fighting a bully is the best answer.
No, tell the bully to stop and look for support but fighting is not the answer.
These people dislike the bullying and try to help the one being targeted.
Upstander
Bystanders who are laughing, are they helping or hurting the situation and why?
Hurting because they are encouraging the bully to continue
Most cyberbully victims do not know the person(s) bullying them.
False, most people cyberbullied do know the people bullying them.
If someone gives you a dirty look or makes a rude comment about you it is bully behavior.
false, one dirty look or one rude comment is not bullying, it is just rude behavior but it still should not be tolerated.
Name four people to turn to for help if you are being bullied.
Friends, teachers, counselors, parents, trusted adults
A person who witnesses bullying, but does not act or participate.
Bystander
Why do you reach out for help when dealing with bullies?
There is power in numbers. It is harder for a bully to stand up to a crowd and he/she is less likely to bully in the future if he/she knows they have to take on several people.
What are ways to protect yourself from cyberbullying?
Don't share your password, choose your password carefully, don't respond to the bully, save all the evidence, stay off "ask fm" and other hurtful sites that do not provide positive contacts. Do not say hurtful things on line asking for negative comments to come back.
If someone teases you just ignore it.
false, teasing can lead to more teasing and even turn into bullying. Friends can tend to tease one another but we need to remember that it still hurts and can easily be taken too far.
If you are a buy stander to bullying wht do you do?
Tell the bully to stop, get an adult, and get the victim away from the bully
In a bullying situation, these people are openly supporting the bullying by laughing.
Supporters/Passive Bullies
If you are nice to someone will that possibly decrease bullying?
Yes, bullies usually bully because they have no friends or want friends or want to fit in. If you are nice to them they may not feel the need to bully. It is also harder to bully someone being nice to you.
A friend can not bully you.
False, friends can be bullies and can hurt you, sometimes more than non-friends because you don't expect them to hurt you.
Who are the people who take an active part in bullying but do not initiate the bullying? (Hint: not a leader, but a ..........?)
Followers
Is it tattling when you tell on a bully?
Some people would say "yes" but it is not tattling when bullies are involved. We all need help and need to stick together to stop bullying.
List five methods people use to cyberbully.
Cell Phones, text messaging, facebook, instant messaging, instagram, ask fm, snapchat
What are the three necessary components that make rude behavior bully behavior?
Repeated (behavior continually happens) Intentional (not accidental-behavior happens on purpose) Power (one person has more power/control over the other person)
What are the four types of bullying?
Verbal, Physical, Social and Cyber.
What is the best way to prevent bullying?
Be kind to others, stand up for yourself and others with your words, be confident in yourself and do not worry what others think...etc....