StopCyberbullying

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Cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyberharassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is never called cyberbullying.

Children have killed each other and committed suicide after having been involved in a cyberbullying incident. Educating the kids about the consequences (losing their ISP or IM accounts) helps. Teaching them to respect others and to take a stand against bullying of all kinds helps too. You can find support, advice and a wealth of information about Cyberbullying at StopCyberbullying.org.

The Megan Pledge

Ridgewood Tweenangels Chapter with Tina Meier