Cyber Bullying Campaign
Many people uses the internet these days and we spend a lot of time to look as a flawless image . We are a member of the world wide web and the internet will be here forever so we should consider that before publishing any personal information in it we won’t be able to remove it . About 73% of teens and 68% of adults are bullied through the internet . This could ruin their real life . The purpose of this campaign is to not just help people after they got bullied but to help preventing it from the first place . Kids may be the easiest victims for cyber bullying , parents must have a role in preventing and protecting their children from it .
They can explore safe ways to use technology.Establish rules about appropriate use of computers, cell phones, and other technology. For example, be clear about what sites they can visit and what they are permitted to do when they’re online. Show them how to be safe online.
Encourage kids to think about who they want to see the information and pictures they post online. Should complete strangers see it? Real friends only? Friends of friends? Think about how people who aren’t friends could use it.
Tell kids to keep their passwords safe and not share them with friends. Sharing passwords can compromise their control over their online identities and activities.Help them be smart about what they post or say. Tell them not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others. Once something is posted, it is out of their control whether someone else will forward it.
Your child may be the victim of cyberbullying if he or she:
- Becomes sad, angry, or distressed during or after using the Internet or cell phone.
Appears anxious when receiving a text, IM, or email. - Avoids discussions or is secretive about computer or cell phone activities.
- Withdraws from family, friends, and activities they previously enjoyed.
Suffers an unexplained drop in grades. - Refuses to go to school or to specific classes, or avoids group activities.
Shows changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, or shows signs of depression or anxiety.
When cyber bullying happens there are steps to make immediately:
- Keep evidence of cyberbullying. Record the dates, times, and descriptions of instances when cyberbullying has occurred. Save and print screenshots, emails, and text messages.
- Use this evidence to report cyberbullying to web and cell phone service providers.
- Block the person who is cyberbullying.
No matter how much pain it causes, kids are often reluctant to tell parents or teachers about cyberbullying because they fear that doing so may result in losing their computer or cell phone privileges. While parents should always monitor a child’s use of technology, it’s important not to threaten to withdraw access or otherwise punish a child who’s been the victim of cyberbullying.
You can tell that your child is a victim of cyber bullying :
- Becomes sad, angry, or distressed during or after using the Internet or cell phone.
Appears anxious when receiving a text, IM, or email. - Avoids discussions or is secretive about computer or cell phone activities.
Withdraws from family, friends, and activities they previously enjoyed.
Suffers an unexplained drop in grades. - Refuses to go to school or to specific classes, or avoids group activities.
Shows changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, or shows signs of depression or anxiety.
I tried to present the campaign goals and points in a simple video that explains what is cyberbullying and how to deal with it . There is a twitter hashtag and an Facebook account that will be linked as well . The aim is to help spread the knowledge to avoid this issue and protect our kids.
Facebook account/ cyber bullying
Shahad Almarzooq 
