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Understanding CyberBullying
TEDxTeen Talk: Rethink Before You Type
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Have you ever done or said something and wished you could take it back? Cyberbullying is a bigger problem than you think. There is a solution. ReThink about it... Trisha Prabhu is a 14-year-old student at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Illinois. From a young age, she has been fascinated with the inner workings of the brain. In 2013, Trisha heard about a young girl’s suicide due to bullying on the Internet and set out to find a long-term solution to cyber-bullying.
Cyberbullying Statistics
36.5% of people around the world have experienced some form of cyberbullying online in their lifetime, of which 82.6% of them chose to remain silent and 41.6% experienced social anxiety. In Singapore, 3 out of 4 youths had been bullied online. It is shocking that almost 2 in 3 of those being bullied went on to become bully themselves.
CyberBullying Case Study
Be Cautious:
A lesson learned
The author shares her story about how she was cyber bullied due to her friend. This cautionary tale teaches us to make better decisions and choose our friends wisely.
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https://www.yourtango.com/2019322226/it-happened-to-me-i-was-victim-cyberbullying-lost-close-friend
Be aware of the
digital environment
From the age of 12 to 22, she was consistently cyberbullied via text messages. On top of that she was threatened. These experiences led her to be in a constant state of fear from flashbacks as she was afraid that one day, the bully would appear and actually hurt her. As she reached adulthood, she shared her take on cyberbullying with hopes that her story will help improve the digital environment for youths.
Read the full article at:
https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2018/01/cyberbullied-at-12-and-did-not-know-what-to-do/
Think Before You Do
A girl shared how one wrong move caused her to be a target of consistent cyber bullying which saw a barrage of mean posts and threats directed at her. Always think carefully before you post. Once you post it, you can never take it back.
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How to avoid & take protect yourself in the cyberspace
How to deal with
negative comments?
For those of you who would like to become influencers, how can you respond to negative comments?
You can respond constructively to criticisms. This helps to defend your own image and show that you are actively trying to defuse the negative situation.
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How To Protect
Yourself When Being Bullied?
Are you bullied? You have the right to feel safe!
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Tell the one who bullied you that you don’t like the way he/she treats you and ask him/her to stop
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Walk away from the person who is hurting you
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Ask a trusted adult for help
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Make friends with others and maintain a good friendship with others
Effects, Prevention & how to Stop it
Do you find it hard sometimes to stop cyberbully from happening or are not sure how to deal with certain emotions? Why not give this article a read. It contains everything you need to know about dealing with such a situation.