When it is aimed at a person
In a class chat, some students ignore one classmate on purpose. Nobody replies.
Step 1 of 4
- Left out, one day.
- Left out again, two more days.
- Every day, the same thing.
- Counts as harm — no unkind word needed.
Cyberbullying is hurting someone online on purpose. It can be one cruel post or many small ones.
It can look like this, when it is meant to hurt:
- Leaving someone out of every plan, on purpose.
- Sharing a picture with others without asking.
- Starting a chat group only to mock one classmate. To mock is to make fun of someone.
A bystander is the third person. Not the one hurt. Not the one doing it.
A bystander can stop adding, tell a grown-up, and not delete messages.
- Stop adding to it. A laughing reaction adds to the bullying.
- Tell a grown-up you trust. This step changes things.
- Do not delete it. A grown-up may need to see it. Do not send it to anyone.
If it is aimed at you, it is not your fault. Tell a grown-up you trust.
Watch out!
"I only watched, so I am not part of it." Not quite. Doing nothing lets it continue.
Did you already take part? Stop adding, and tell a grown-up. It still helps.
What helps? What does not?
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