What is Cyber Bullying?

Cyber bullying is using digital tools like the internet and electronic devices to purposely tease, hurt, upset, or embarrass someone else. A target is a person being cyber bullied. The word “target” makes sense, doesn’t it? Just like someone playing darts aims to hit the target when he or she throws a dart, a cyber bully tries to hit a target (in this case, a real person) by using mean and hateful words.

Cyber bullying can happen through text messages, posting mean things on social media about the target, sharing embarrassing photos or videos, adding hurtful captions and comments, email, and more.

Cyber bullying is similar to in-person bullying in many ways. There are also many ways cyber bullying is different from in-person bullying.

Here’s a closer look at how the two are similar and different. If you have trouble viewing the presentation below, click here.

A target of cyber bullying might feel sad, angry, humiliated, helpless, or afraid. No one should have to feel this way. On this site, you’ll learn ways to deal with cyber bullying, and even things you can do to prevent it from happening.

Imagine someone making fun of you and saying that they hate you everywhere you go at school. Now imagine someone doing that on the internet. How are these two situations similar? How are they different? I invite you to share your thoughts on the blog.

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