What are the consequences of cyberbullying?
Sometimes, online bullying like other kinds of bullying can lead to serious long-lasting problems. The stress of being in a constant state of upset or fear can lead to problems with mood energy level , sleep ,and appetite. it also can make someone feel jumpy, anxious or sad. If someone is depressed or anxious cyberbullying can make things much worse. Student who are cyberbullied can struggle to concentrate in school which can affect their performances.
The following flow chart shows steps learners can take if they experience cyberbullying:
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Its not just a person being bullied who gets hurt . The punishment for cyberbullying can be serious. More and more schools and after school programs are creating systems to responds to cyberbullying. Schools may dismiss bullies from school team or from school. Some types of cyberbullying may violate school codes or even break anti-discrimination or sexual harassment law. A bully may face serious legal trouble.
The video below shows an interview with a legal expert. It emphasizes more on legal consequences of cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying punishment can also leads to imprisonment. It's against the law
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