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Why Do People Cyber Bully?
Bullying has been around forever but cyber bullying is different because it lets a bully remain anonymous. It is easier to bully in cyberspace than it is to bully face to face. With cyber bullying a bully can pick on people with much less risk of being caught. Bullies are natural instigators and in cyberspace bullies can enlist the participation of other students who may be unwilling to bully in the real world. Kids who stand around doing nothing in a real life bullying incident often become active participants in online harassment. The detachment afforded by cyberspace makes bullies out of people who would never become involved in a real life incident. The Internet makes bullying more convenient and since the victim’s reaction remains unseen people who wouldn’t normally bully don’t take it as seriously. __http://teenadvice.about.com/od/schoolviolence/a/cyberbullying1.htm __ Click [|here] for more information **

Ways to prevent cyber bullying ** There are many things that can be done to combat cyber bullying. The most important thing a victim of cyber bullying can do is not respond to the bully. Do not play in to the bully's games. Do not answer emails, do not respond to posts, do not engage in a chat room exchange, and do not copy what the bully is doing. Ignore the bullying and get help from parents and teachers. While ignoring the bully be sure to save the evidence so that school officials, Internet providers and even the police can properly deal with the bully. Cyber bullying may give bullies anonymity but it always leaves evidence. Schools take all types of bullying seriously. As soon as the cyber bullying starts go to school officials for help. Cyber bullying is often an extension or escalation of bullying that is already happening at school. Parents should also be told what is happening. The police are unlikely to become involved if the bullying is limited to a few isolated incidents or a couple of mean emails or instant messages. However, if you get even one communication that includes a threat of bodily harm or a death threat the police should be alerted. Be aware that urging suicide is considered a death threat and the police will treat it accordingly.  = = Visit [|here] for more information media type="custom" key="3130978"