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Cyberbullying

Social media is an important part of the lives of many teens. It lets them keep in touch with friends and family. But, cyberbullying is one of the biggest dangers of social media.


What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is when somebody tries to hurt another person’s feelings. This is just like any bully. But cyberbullies don’t use their bodies. They use computers and phones.


Cyberbullying can happen on websites or in texts. Saying something mean about someone on Facebook is cyberbullying. Sending mean text messages is also cyberbullying. Cyberbullies hurt other people on purpose.

Cyberbullying written in a circle with examples of cyberbullying written around it and a red line through the center.
Examples of cyberbullying

Why is Cyberbullying so Harmful?

It is hard to get away from cyberbullying. It can even happen when a person is alone. Mean messages spread quickly.


Students who are being cyberbullied will often skip school. They might get low grades. This can cause low self-esteem and other health problems.

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Cyberbullying can be very hard to deal with.

What can you do if you are Being Cyberbullied?

There are ways to deal with cyberbullying. First, don’t respond. Don’t pass on the bully’s messages. Second, keep records of the things being said. Save emails and messages. Also, block the bully from your social media.


Cyberbullying can hurt. Talk about it to someone you trust. This could be a parent, teacher, coach, or school counselor. Don’t ignore it.


How can you Help Stop Cyberbullying?

People may send you mean messages about another person. How should you respond? You can decide whether to spread this message. Always stop to think. Ask yourself: would I want someone to post this message about me? If not, don’t do it!


Computers and cell phones aren’t bad if we use them in the right way. Don’t use social media to hurt friendships. Use it to build them.

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What is the main topic of the text?


A type of bullying that happens on computers and phones


A type of bullying in which bullies use their bodies to hurt others


A website that people use to talk to friends


A website that people use to play games
How do the titles of each section help you understand the text?


They let you know what to look for in each part.


They make the text longer.


They distract you from reading.


They provide captions for images in the text.
In which section can you learn about how to deal with cyberbullying?


What is Cyberbullying?


Why is Cyberbullying so Harmful?


What can you do if you are Being Cyberbullied?


None of the above
What lesson can you learn from reading this article?


Cyberbullying is not as bad as face-to-face bullying.


It is important to think before you say something online, because it can hurt other people.


Computers and cell phones are bad, because they are only used by cyberbullies.


There is no way to help stop cyberbullying.
What is the main topic of the second paragraph?


What cyberbullying is


Effects of cyberbullying


How to stop cyberbullying


What to do if you are being cyberbullied
Please answer all questions

Answer 1

1. A type of bullying that happens on computers and phones

2. They let you know what to look for in each part.

3. What can you do if you are Being Cyberbullied?

4. It is important to think before you say something online, because it can hurt other people.

5. What cyberbullying is