Cyberbullying

0:00:08 > 0:00:09Hey, Lifebabblers.

0:00:09 > 0:00:12Today we're talking about cyberbullying.

0:00:12 > 0:00:14We know it happens, and, unfortunately,

0:00:14 > 0:00:18it can be a lot easier to cyberbully than you might think.

0:00:18 > 0:00:21So, what exactly is cyberbullying?

0:00:24 > 0:00:27Cyberbullying is when someone or a group of people

0:00:27 > 0:00:28uses the internet, e-mail,

0:00:28 > 0:00:32online games or any other form of digital technology to threaten,

0:00:32 > 0:00:35tease, humiliate or upset someone else.

0:00:35 > 0:00:37It can feel like it's happening 24/7.

0:00:37 > 0:00:42Being a part of cyberbullying can also be easier than you think.

0:00:42 > 0:00:43Cyberbullying can be...

0:00:43 > 0:00:45Clicking to like or thumbs up something negative

0:00:45 > 0:00:47posted about someone else.

0:00:47 > 0:00:50Sharing a photo with someone without their permission.

0:00:50 > 0:00:52Or sending insensitive e-mails or texts.

0:00:55 > 0:00:59Cyberbullying can be extremely upsetting.

0:00:59 > 0:01:00Think about how you would feel

0:01:00 > 0:01:03if someone was posting or writing

0:01:03 > 0:01:05the same things about you.

0:01:05 > 0:01:08If you've done something like this, you need to realise that

0:01:08 > 0:01:12everything you do online can have a consequence.

0:01:12 > 0:01:15Delete the posts or comments

0:01:15 > 0:01:16and say sorry -

0:01:16 > 0:01:19it could mean a lot to that person.

0:01:19 > 0:01:22Always think before you post something online.

0:01:46 > 0:01:48Online bullying is very serious

0:01:48 > 0:01:50and can be 24/7.

0:01:50 > 0:01:51You can feel scared...

0:01:51 > 0:01:53- ..upset...- ..embarrassed,

0:01:53 > 0:01:54or like everyone is against you.

0:01:54 > 0:01:56Being bullied can cause

0:01:56 > 0:01:57a rollercoaster of emotions like...

0:01:57 > 0:01:58- feeling alone...- ..fear...

0:01:58 > 0:02:00- ..confusion...- ..anger...

0:02:00 > 0:02:01- ..sadness...- ..frustration...

0:02:01 > 0:02:03- ..anxiety...- ..and worthlessness.

0:02:03 > 0:02:06Some people who are bullied find themselves doing things

0:02:06 > 0:02:08that they wouldn't usually do in order to cope.

0:02:08 > 0:02:10And often they don't want to tell anyone

0:02:10 > 0:02:12because they're too scared to.

0:02:12 > 0:02:15PHONE RINGS ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS

0:02:15 > 0:02:18I was bullied at school and also online.

0:02:18 > 0:02:21It really affected my mood and my confidence

0:02:21 > 0:02:23because the words put me down.

0:02:23 > 0:02:27I moved schools, and my drama and dance helped me a lot.

0:02:27 > 0:02:31Now I have new friends and they've helped me be a lot happier.

0:02:31 > 0:02:32Nobody has the right

0:02:32 > 0:02:34to make you feel this way.

0:02:34 > 0:02:37If you are being bullied online, it's a really good idea

0:02:37 > 0:02:39to talk about it with somebody you trust.

0:02:39 > 0:02:41It could be a teacher, family member,

0:02:41 > 0:02:43friend or a counsellor.

0:02:43 > 0:02:45There are ways

0:02:45 > 0:02:46to stop cyberbullying.

0:02:46 > 0:02:48The first step is to talk to someone

0:02:48 > 0:02:49and get some help.

0:02:49 > 0:02:51There are two things that you need to think about

0:02:51 > 0:02:53when you're being cyberbullied.

0:02:53 > 0:02:55Stopping it from happening online,

0:02:55 > 0:02:57but also from happening in your own head.

0:02:57 > 0:02:59You can get help to do both.

0:02:59 > 0:03:02Remember, you are not alone.

0:03:02 > 0:03:04With the right support,

0:03:04 > 0:03:05things can get better.

0:03:05 > 0:03:08PHONE RINGS ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS

0:03:08 > 0:03:11One of my friends was bullied online and he didn't know what to do.

0:03:11 > 0:03:15I showed him how to report it so the person who was bullying him

0:03:15 > 0:03:18got reported and he is no longer bothered

0:03:18 > 0:03:20and he feels OK about it now.

0:03:22 > 0:03:24Yes, I've experienced cyberbullying.

0:03:24 > 0:03:28Websites that allow anonymous posts are the worst. Turn them off.

0:03:28 > 0:03:31You can also see a long stream of comments

0:03:31 > 0:03:32from not very nice people

0:03:32 > 0:03:34from old statuses that are posted back in the day.

0:03:34 > 0:03:38However, today I think I'm pretty good at looking past them

0:03:38 > 0:03:39and just shrugging them off.

0:03:39 > 0:03:41We're out of time again

0:03:41 > 0:03:44but you can check out more Lifebabble stuff

0:03:44 > 0:03:46on the CBBC website.

0:03:46 > 0:03:48See you next time and keep babbling.