What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is defined as willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones and other electronic devices. Even though this form of bullying can be anonymous or distant in nature, it can result in the same level of psychological or emotional damage as traditional forms of bullying.
Let's take a closer look...
Do not reply
instantly or just ignore...
The primary purpose of cyberbullying is to distress or annoy the individual being marked so that they can react with instant emotion. Suppose someone says something rude to you online, better to put down your gadget for a couple of minutes or more. Take time to give yourself an emotional distance, and think clearly before you decide to respond calmly or not at all. It's all up to you.
Avoid checking your posts over and over again...
You have the authority to limit your social media time to a few hours a day or more. When you avoid checking posts frequently, if cyberbullying happens to you, it doesn’t feel heavy and constant. Besides, you can have a moment to look after yourself and rest from the internet.
Do not hesitate to report or block...
Fortunately, most popular social media have features to report and block users that conduct cyberbullying. This helps you to feel safe while surfing online. In addition, it is all your right to report and block someone if you feel attacked by cyberbullying.
Take screenshots...
Screenshots are arguably a good way for you to report cyberbullying. Screenshots will prove what a person has said to you online. Also, it assures you always have a copy of cyberbullying attacks even if the person changes his mind and suddenly deletes it.