Cyber Bullying 

Today the internet plays an important role in our life. The Internet has made our life very easy but one aspect of this is that its interference in our personal life has also increased a lot. Social media has destroyed the lives of many people, its main victims being children and youth. Teens and kids are a soft and easy target for dirty mind person. cyber Bullying or harassing a person online, exploiting him and making lewd comments about him is called Cyber bullying.

Cyber bullying happens mainly on Digital platforms like social networking sites, chatting sites or gaming platform. Nowadays, due to online studies, children are using mobile and internet very much due to which cyber bullying cases are on rising A British report states that 50% of students aged 12-18 report online bullying. The most common victim of cyberbullying is teenagers but young children are also affected these days by cyberbullying or bullying.

Cyberbullying occurs on  – 

• Especially on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Text messaging (chatting ) apps on mobile or tablet.
• Messaging sites, direct messaging and online chatting.
•  Email, video calling
• Online gaming platform

 Types of cyberbullying –

1. When someone post embarrassing photos of anyone’s on social media without his/her permission.
2. When someone spread lies or fake news on social media. 
3. When someone Impersonate anyone and send mean messages to others on their behalf.
4. When someone post rumours , threats and fake or embarrassing information on social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram etc.
5. When someone takes part in text or message wars which occur when bullies gang up on the victim and send many texts.
6. Some times people Change the victim’s online profile and include sexual, racist or other inappropriate things.
7.  Steal the victim’s password and chatting with other people and misuse the victim’s account.
8. Sharing a video of something humiliating and embarrassing of the victim.

Effects of Cyberbullying – 

When someone makes you a victim of cyberbullying, then you start feeling guilty. You feel that everyone is trying to harm you in some way. you feel lonely and helpless.

you’ll feel unsafe even inside your own room .you feel there is no way to escape from this situation.

Physically –   if you are a victim of cyberbullying than you can experience symptoms like stomach, aches, headaches or feeling tired and loss of sleep etc.

Mentally –  you’ll feel upset, embarrassed, stupid, angry and sometimes guilty. Many negative thoughts come into your mind. you can feel lonely.

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Emotionally –  you’ll ashamed or losing interest in the things you love. In some cases, people lose interest in life also.

 Cyberbullying has a worse effect on the mental and educational development of children.

Because of this, you start blaming yourself. You, ll think that people are laughing at you. Due to this fear you are not able to tell anyone about your problems. Many times when there is excess, people even think of ending their life.  Teens and kids are a soft and easy target for dirty mind person. Nowadays there is some similar war between Kangana Ranaut and other Actors whose influence is visible on the whole country. So it can be said that not only one person but the whole society can also be affected by cyberbullying.

How can we avoid Cyber bullying-

It is not easy to identify that person because we often do not have a relationship with that person. There is a need to make the right decision at the right time so that you and your children can be protected from cyberbullying. cyberbullying is a crime in today’s world. you can file a case under several categories of cybercrime. Many recent situations are examples of this such as Delhi riots or group chat on Instagram. In all cases, the police took immediate action to identify the perpetrators.

 ways to avoid Cyber bullying –

1. If someone bothers you on Facebook, then ignore him or block that person or you can also report to Facebook.
2. If you see any comment or post or any video on Facebook in which you or someone is being trolled, you can report to  Facebook. There are three points to the right of each post where you will get the option to report. The Facebook team will suspend that content or that person’s account. You can also do this on other social networking sites like Instagram, Twitter, What’s app etc.
3. If someone misbehaves with you, you can also do a police complaint. For this, you have to take a screenshot of that message or photo. This will play the role of evidence in your case.
4. If you do not like someone or you have a quarrel with him, do not bring your estrangement on social media nor bring social media quarrels to your personal life. You have to make a balance between your social media life and your personal life.
5. The online world is not as beautiful as it seems, so before making anyone a friend, collect full knowledge about him/her.
6. Avoid sharing your personal details on social media like your address, phone number, mobile number, pictures of kids and their name and information about your personal relationship, and your future plans etc.
7. Never share your bank details or credit card details on social media platforms.
8. Always think twice before posting pics on Social media.

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It is not possible to stop your child’s online activities, but we should let them know about cyberbullying. They should explain what to do if someone is harassing them online. They should explain that if someone is abusing them then what is their right, how can they report it. Avoiding cyber bullying is possible only when you are aware and use social media properly.