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Why is cyberbullying a problem?

Cyberbullying can cause some or all the following: 

  •      Sadness
  • Anger 
  • Anxiety 
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Feeling ashamed
  • Sleeping problems 
  • Eating disorder 
  • Self-harm 
  • Suicide

 

Why is it hurtful? 

Just like other forms of bullying, cyberbullying can be hurtful because 

  • It’s public and a lot of people can see it
  • It spreads fast
  • It can be hard to escape it since it is online
  • The bully can be anonymous
  • Removing it can be a difficult process since nothing on the internet gets erased completely
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