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it's a normal at day Holiday High School. For most kids life is easy:
friends, classes, sports- but for ten to twenty percent of others it's just another
place that bullies can reach them.
Traditional bullying is physical and takes place face to face.
The victim usually is able to escape the bullying once they've reached the safety
of the front door.
Cyberbullying is less physical and can happen anytime, anywhere.
Bullies use cell phones, instant messaging, and social media sites to threaten or
harass their victims, sometimes with tragic results.
In cyberbullying, intimidating or insulting messages are often sent repeatedly to
the victim.
This is most often done via cell phone, Facebook, or instant messaging.
Teens may share altered or embarrassing photos, sending them repeatedly to contacts
and posting them on social networking sites where many people can see them and
join in the bullying.
So what can kids do to combat cyber bullying?
Use the block option on cell phones and instant messaging. This limits the bullie's
ability to reach you.
Limit the information that's listed online about you.
Don't post your cell phone number on social media sites. Use the privacy
settings to limit who sees your information, and make sure the people
you're friends with are really friends. Report it if you are being harassed.
Most bullying goes unreported
Tell a trusted friend, parent, or adult when bullying starts.
"We just saw the text you sent Matt.
You need to stop."
if you know about bullying, support your friends. If you see it, say something.