Cyberbullying

 
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1. What are the negative effects of cyberbullying?
a. Depression
b. Fear of going to school
c. Violence
d. Family problems
e. Delinquent or suicidal thoughts

2. Where does cyberbullying occur?
Any place where teenagers communicate with technology

3. How much does cyberbullying happen?
10-40% of kids get bullied.

4. How is cyberbullying different from traditional bullying?
a. Sometimes the victims don’t know who they’re being bullied by
b. The effects of cyberbullying are viral
c. It is easier to be mean to someone virtually because you don’t have to be held accountable from a distant location
d. Many parents don’t know how to use technology and handle the situation

5. Why is cyberbullying becoming a major issue?
a. More and more people are using technology
b. It’s much harder to control than traditional bullying

6. What are the biggest challenges in stopping cyberbullying?
a. Many people don’t see the harm associated with cyberbullying
b. Not many people are willing to take care of the issue

7. What signs indicate cyberbullying?
a. Victim suddenly stops using technology
b. Victim is angry or depressed
c. Victim is afraid to go to school

8. What can parents do about the situation?
a. Boost victim’s self esteem
b. Talk to principal or teachers

9. What can schools do?
a. Educate kids about the harm of cyberbullying
b. Discipline cyber-bullies
10. What should schools do to respond to cyberbullying?

a. Investigate incidents

b. Create response strategies

c. Sometimes detention,suspension,or even expulsion are necessary

11. How is cyberbullying and school climate related?

Cyberbullying contributes to less attendance and worse grades

12. What can youth do?

a. Develop a relationship with an adult they trust

b. Keep evidence of cyberbullying

13. What can bystanders do?

a. They should take note of what happened

b. Stand up for the victim

c. Tell an adult who can step in and improve the situation

d. Never encourage or contribute to the cyberbullying

14. What can law enforcements do?

a. They need to be aware of state and local laws about cyberbullying

b. They can prevent cyberbullying by speaking to students and parents about state and local laws