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Student Discussion Topics

• How is cyberbullying different from other types of bullying?
• What advice would you give a friend who has become the target of persistent taunting and cruelty online?
• What are some ways students can cope with feelings of rejection when they feel left out but aren’t actually being bullied? 

Conclusion

Cyberbullying is when someone deliberately and repeatedly harasses someone online through social media, texts, gaming, or other online platforms. These actions can cause real emotional harm to the person being targeted and should be taken seriously. However, cyberbullying shouldn’t be confused with other things that might hurt a student’s feelings but don’t constitute cyberbullying, such as not being invited to a party or jokes that weren’t intended to be hurtful but are. While it’s always a good idea to reach out to a good friend or trusted adult when you’re experiencing feelings of rejection and need to talk, it’s important to know the difference between hurt feelings and cyberbullying.