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Cyber Bullying

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                         What Is Cyberbullying?              Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place via internet connected devices like smartphones, computers, or tablets. Cyberbullying can occur via social media, email, messaging apps, text messages, forums, games, and more. Any online medium that allows for the sharing of information can become a platform for cyberbullying. Simply put, cyberbullying is the use of technology to intimidate, harass, threaten, torment, or humiliate a target. Examples of cyberbullying including sending mean texts, posting false information about a person online, or sharing embarrassing photos or videos. Cyberbullying differs from in-person bullying (although the two are not mutually exclusive) in that it can be: More difficult to recognize –  What children and teenagers do online is not always readily apparent to parents and teac...