Cyber Bullying

“All Cruelty Springs from Weakness.” – Seneca, 4BC-AD65

Freewrite #1• What do you know about Cyber

Bullying?

Cyber Bullying Actions

• Mean language towards others• Cause fear or avoidance in others• Is just as intimidating as face-to-face

bullying• It is a permanent written record of

communication• Intentionally damaging someone’s

reputation

How to Protect Myself

• Don’t give out private information– Passwords– PINs– Name– Address– Phone number– School name– Family or friend names

• This information can be used by bullies and other harmful people on the internet

How to Protect Myself

• Don’t exchange pictures, video, and comments – they can be shared with others without permission or notification

• IM conversations are not private – they can be printed, copied, forwarded, etc.

• Don’t send a message when you are angry – you may be the bully

What if I’m being bullied?

• Tell a trusted adult• Don’t put up with it – there are laws

against bullying• Don’t open, read, or respond to

messages by cyber bullies• Don’t erase the messages – keep

them as proof to show evidence against the bully

• Block IM and email from cyber bullies

Freewrite #2

• Think about it: Do you think it’s a sign of strength or weakness to use the Internet for bullying? Why?