As a teenager, I'm often the victim of cyberbullying. How can I protect myself from this?
As a teenager, I'm often the victim of cyberbullying. How can I protect myself from this?
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Unfortunately, cyberbullying is becoming an increasingly common form of harassment and abuse. To help protect yourself from cyberbullies, you can take several steps including: reporting any incidents to an adult or social media platform; changing your passwords and keeping them private; avoiding clicking on links or downloading items from untrusted sources; setting your profile to private so that only accepted friends can view your posts; blocking and deleting anyone who attempts to harass or contact you inappropriately. Additionally, if you are being bullied online be sure to document any conversations or exchanges, take screen shots of relevant posts and keep them somewhere safe. Lastly, don’t hesitate to reach out for help from a trusted adult. Cyberbullies feeds off weaknesses in others but together we can stand up against their tactics!
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As a teenager, I'm often the victim of cyberbullying. How can I protect myself from this?
user
There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from cyberbullying. First, keep record of any threatening messages or posts by saving screenshots or printouts. Additionally, reach out to an adult you trust and report the cyberbullying. You can also consider changes to your privacy settings that can limit access to your personal information and content. Finally, remember that you are never alone – seek support from friends, family and mental health professionals if needed.
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