Self Reliance: What to do When you See Cyberbullying

Mark Ba ​​rkdull is the project manager of LDS Family Services. If you are a victim, or if you see a cyber bully, he shares what you are doing

Since the Internet is at your fingertips, it becomes increasingly difficult to find people without headphones and devices in your hands. As the reliance on technology increases, the virtual world has become rooted in our culture, and people are being bullied and abused without anonymity. It may not be more than it is now to protect people who are not friendly to the Internet.

Whenever people are deliberately and emotionally hurt by electronic equipment, they become victims of what is now called "cyber bullying". In the face of confronting face-to-face threats and attacks that are being controlled, bullys think the Internet is an effective tool to achieve the same thing.

Unfortunately, bullying is not a short-term trend; in fact, according to recent statistics, this behavior is approaching a fashion. Please consider the following statistics.

When cyber bullying happens, more than half of adults and teenagers say that they will never talk to parents, spouses or other relatives.

Given the spread of this problem, social scientists have studied how individuals are protected from their targets, or if they are targets, how to stop bullying and get help.

If you suffer from cyberbullying, please notify your friends, teachers, or family immediately. Most victims are not seeking help

Do not argue with bullying. Ignore their online behavior, but reporting to adults is always the best option

Pause before posting a message or photo. "Do you really want to post this, is it worth it?" Please ask yourself.

Your friend may suggest that someone should be bullying someone online or directly and say that this is not a good idea besides doing sneaky things, it could have serious consequences. not. )

If you see someone being bullied on the internet, please stand up and have enough courage to prepare for him or her. Also report immediate behavior to reliable adults

Without words, bullys will continue what they are doing. Cyber ​​bullys feel anonymity, but they are not. Even if you are not the target of cyber bullying, you can report this behavior when you see it. Even if it seems to be terrible then, this is what everyone is willing to do. When we respond to bullying with a gentle and logical reaction, we get energy from bullying experience. This may not stop harassment at once, but it can take time. Please walk away, block the bullies and talk to someone. So you can give power to yourself, do not let cyberboolers dominate your life.

Traditional bullying and bullying can lead to serious emotional and psychological distress. In fact, like other victims of bullying, bullying children are experiencing fear, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. But the purpose of bullying has some unique influences as well. These include overwhelming, fragile, helpless, exposed, humiliating, isolated, and selfless feelings. The first step to prevent and deal with cyber bullying is to understand why children are involved in this behavior. The reason why children deceive others on the Internet is the most common cause, but due to anger and revenge. Children can also adapt to the Internet, spread gossip, and even reduce boredom.

I feel worried and depressed. Cyber ​​bullying victims often die of anxiety, depression, and other stress related diseases. This is mainly because bully eroded their confidence and self-esteem. In addition, extra pressure to regularly deal with cyber bully reduces their happiness and satisfaction. I feel sick. When children are bullied on the Internet, they often suffer from headaches, abdominal pain, and other physical diseases. Bullying pressure also leads to stress related diseases such as gastric ulcers and skin conditions. In addition, bullying children may experience changes in eating habits such as not eating or eating too much. Their sleep patterns may be affected. They may experience insomnia, over-normal sleep, nightmares.