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✓ Dissing (sometimes referred to as denigration)
The cyberbully disses and insults a person by disseminating unkind rumours about him. This is done
through open posts or private messaging to harm the victim's reputation or interpersonal
connections.
✓ Flaming
Is the practice of a cyberbully publicly criticizing a victim or sending them offensive messages.
✓ Fake Profiles
Is the practice of a cyberbully creating bogus internet profiles on behalf of their targets without the
victims' permission and publishing fraudulent content using these profiles in the identities of their
victims.

Warning signs of cyberbullying
A child who has experienced cyberbullying has the same appearance as other kids and typically avoids
discussing their day or divulging personal information. Nevertheless, parents should also be on the lookout
for additional signs that their child is a victim of cyberbullying, such as a lack of interest in formerly loved
activities, a sharp decline in grades, skipping classes, melancholy symptoms, or changes to sleeping or eating
routines.

Parents should be very cautious if parents also notice a sudden lack of interest in using the computer or a
smartphone or a tendency to become upset after using the Internet or a smartphone. All of these symptoms
might indicate a variety of problems. Alternatively, children may get furious if their parents refuse to give
them access to a phone or computer. The following indicators point to cyberbullying:

✓ Not engaging in social behaviour
✓ Isolation in one's room more frequently than normal
✓ Being atypically reserved
✓ Having trouble focusing on academics
✓ Decreasing grades
✓ Leaving school early or expressing a wish to do so
✓ Becoming agitated when using a phone, tablet, or computer
✓ Obscuring their computer or phone from their parent's view
✓ Expressing negative feelings or ideas
✓ Discussing suicide

How to deal with cyberbullying
Parents may take a proactive role in the battle against cyberbullying by monitoring their kids' internet
behaviour. Parents and educators may use blocking software to restrict access to objectionable online
material and ensure their children know who they communicate with over the phone and through text
messages. Ensure kids know it's okay to talk to their parents or someone they trust, such as their teacher or
anyone else they feel at ease approaching. The faster they speak up, the faster the madness can be put to an
end. Here are some typical tactics for putting a halt to bullies though:

✓ Inform someone
If parents suspect their kid is bullying someone or themselves, they must look for practical answers
to the issue, such as contacting social media platforms directly, the school administration, or a
therapist.

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