Cyberbullying

Online learning has introduced our kids to a whole new world of technology and social spaces. Parenting is hard enough without another area our kids need some form of training. Thanks to Sunshine Behavioral Health we have a resource for you. Below you will find a definition of cyberbullying. Also, there is a link to provide you with more information.

What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying or electronic bullying is bullying that does not take place in person but via electronic devices—laptop or desktop computers, smartphones, tablets—and as much as 92% via online forums and message boards—Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—public or private.

Not everything that’s mean and posted on social media is cyberbullying, just like every mean or insensitive comment at a party or other social gathering isn’t bullying. The generally agreed-upon definition of bullying requires three elements:

• The harm caused by the bully’s behavior or words must be intentional.

• The target must have less real or figurative power than the bully.

• The action must be repeated over time.

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