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What is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyberharassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyberharassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying isn't when adults are trying to lure children into offline meetings, that is called sexual exploitation or luring by a sexual predator. But sometimes when a minor starts a cyberbullying campaign it involves sexual predators who are intrigued by the sexual harassment or even ads posted by the cyberbully offering up the victim for sex.

The methods used are limited only by the child's imagination and access to technology. And the cyberbully one moment may become the victim the next. The kids often change roles, going from victim to bully and back again.

Find out more about Cyberbullying:

Our Stop Cyberbullying Web site expands on the information given here, addressing cyberbullying and harassment among children and teens. In addition, Internet Super Heroes, featuring Marvel's Super Heroes, teaches children how to find the super hero within themselves. In a section dedicated to cyberbullying, the Incredible Hulk helps kids and adults understand and deal with cyberbullying in a positive way.

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