Cyberbullying

Some teens say and do terrible things to each other online because they don’t see the direct effects of their actions. So what should you do if you’re cyberbullied?

Things for kids to know:

Never respond to harassing or rude comments.
Save or print the evidence
Talk to your parents or guardian if you are harassed and get help reporting this to your ISP, school, or local law enforcement if you feel threatened
Respect others online
Only share your password with your parent or guardian
Change your passwords often
Password protect your cell phone
Use privacy settings to block unwanted messages
Think before posting or sending photos -- they could be used to hurt you
Contact the site administrator if someone creates a social networking page in your name