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Cyberbullying

1. who is bullied?

   1. students looking different (e.g. skin color)

   2. students that are clever

   3. students that do not hide their intelligence

   4. students that have an own set of values/convictions

   5. students that are in need

   6. students that are weak/scapegoats

   7. students that share a different religion

   8. students that do not defend themselves

   9. students that are not self-confident

   10. students that are nerds, or know-it-alls

2. how are students "cyberbullied"?

   1. social networks

   2. instant messaging

   3. webcams

   4. text messages

   5. online chats

   6. e-mail

   7. pretend to be the bullied person, or his/her friend

   8. post silly polls, e.g. on FB

   9. "hack" an account

   10. pretend to be VERY interested in him/her

3. why is cyberbullying attractive?

   1. the victim does not know it's you who is bullying him/her

   2. it's easy to type something without looking someone in the eye

   3. it may win you (bad) friends

   4. you may feel "strong" when you make someone else feel bad

   5. many more reasons (like bullying)

   6. more "effective" to invade somebody's privacy

   7. a way of distracting from your own weaknesses

   8. a way of paying back what you had to suffer yourself

   9. a way of "spending" time

4. who can you ask for help?

   1. teachers

   2. parents

   3. adults

   4. REAL friends

   5. police

5. is it against the law?

   1. yes and no

   2. there is no special "cyberbullying law"

   3. there are laws against what cyberbullying means

   4. effects of cyberbullying may be illegal

   5. there are regulations/terms of service, you may be banned

6. what happens to you when you are bullied?

   1. you feel threatened

   2. you lose self-respect

   3. you feel lonely

   4. you lose friends

   5. you may become suicidal

   6. you may get depressed

   7. you feel ashamed

7. which persons belong to a "bullying" setting?

   1. victim

   2. bully/group of bullies

   3. accessory/-ies

   4. helpless bystanders

   5. (clueless) parents

   6. (clueless) teachers

   7. friends/adults that may be able to help...

   8. social surrounding

8. how can you help to avoid cyberbullying?

   1. don't look away

   2. don't hesitate to find adults

   3. use "block" functionality online

   4. don't give away personal data and secrets to people you do not absolutely trust