Cyberbullying During Pandemic: Ways On How To Stop It

The author Nancy P. Zabala

Technology is an excellent tool for communicating and sharing knowledge. Still, just like any other instrument that children learn to use, parents must give supervision and establish boundaries to ensure that their children have a safe and enjoyable experience. Cyberbullying is a relatively new threat with long-term effects. Here are some suggestions for being safe on the internet and avoiding cyberbullying. Schools should teach students about e-safety and "netiquette" to provide them with the essential skills they will need to comprehend the complexities of the digital world and become aware of its dangers and advantages. These techniques include preventing online bullying and establishing panic buttons for cyber victims to utilize when threatened. As technology has evolved, cyberbullying may now occur via various channels, including cellular phones, Internet chat rooms, online blogs, e-mails, and instant messaging. Many students spend endless hours utilizing some digital devices. One of the most significant problems that students face in the digital age is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying may lead to despair, anxiety, and poor social perceptions of oneself. Low self-esteem, family difficulties, academic challenges, school violence, and delinquent conduct have been related to cyberbullying. The deadliest outcomes, though, are suicide and violence. While cyberbullying has some harmful consequences like conventional face-to-face bullying, it may be carried out without physical contact or knowledge of the perpetrator's identity. Parents may help prevent cyberbullying by blocking websites and imposing ageappropriate restrictions on computer and internet use. Poor parental supervision is consistently linked with a greater likelihood of young people engaging in conventional and cyberbullying, whether as offenders or targets. Schools should encourage parent education to give parents information and training on how to identify and avoid cyberbullying.