cyber+bullying-No+Way!

Remember the cyberbullying website that I showed you at school? Well, visit this site, show your parents and visit the kids' page for a bit of fun and information Mrs M []

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Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the other person you are chatting to on IM, playing a game with, or posting to their profile is a real person. It’s easier to say and do things online that you might not do in ‘real life’. This may hurt that person’s feelings or make them feel unsafe or embarrassed. It’s important to be kind and polite to others online—and to stop and think about how your behaviour will affect them.

Tips

 * **Treat other people the way you would like to be treated.** Avoid using bad language and don’t say things to someone to make them feel bad.
 * Learn about the **‘netiquette’** of being online. What’s considered okay to do and say and what isn’t? For example, if you type a message to someone in UPPER CASE they may think you are shouting at them.
 * If someone says something rude or something that makes you feel uncomfortable, **don’t respond.** Leave the chat room or forum straight away.
 * **Tell your parents** or another adult you trust if you read upsetting language, or see nasty pictures or something scary.