Cyber bullying: do parents and Concerned
Cyber bullying refers to bullying on the Internet, in social networks or on websites. It is usually targeted against a Person, to harm that Person, or to scoff at you. The cyber-bullying is already in full swing, there are some tips on how to open and pair behaviour may be Affected.
- No matter how hard it is and how much you want to defend, don't respond to the insults of the bully. You penalties with non-compliance.
- This does not mean, however, that you should leave the insults endure. You speak with a trusted Person and get help. You should be students, it is worth the parents and, where appropriate, the school will include. Parents should look closely, the suspicion openly and in the best interest of the child act.
- There are offensive Videos or pictures of you circulating on the Internet, you should prevent this by contacting the appropriate platforms. You can also Fake Profiles that have been established in your name or your humiliation will apply.
- Before you delete everything, you should collect evidence of cyber bullying. You will make Screenshots, save the files and have the sender be visible if they are visible.
- The bullying is unbearable or in the case of strong attacks, so you should not be afraid to contact the police. They filed a complaint against the persons concerned. In many cases, this acts as a deterrent. Cyber bullying itself is not punishable, however, the individual offences and crimes, the attacks are behind the bullying - for example, an insult or assault.

Tips against cyber bullying
Cyber bullying prevention: what you can do in the run-up to
Still, no attack has taken place, you can act with the following steps as a preventive measure.
- Give you known on the Internet as little personal data as possible. You do without, in particular, to mention your full address.
- Observe the usual safety precautions for individual Online portals. You should make a profile, never publicly, so that everyone can see all your data.
- They give no pictures and Videos. In this way, you reduce the potential misuse of their data, for example, by means of Fake Profiles, or attacks against your Person.
- The Internet is a big place and you don't need to know all of them. Sometimes it is better if you connect only with the closest of friends. In the ideal case, you only accept contact requests from people you know in real life, and whom you can trust.
Cyber bullying: Here and parents can find help
Cyber-bullying means that you are subjected to strong attacks against your Person. This is very distressing, so you should be sure to help. Together, it is usually easier for the attacks to counter. Appropriate offers of help can be obtained at the following portals:
- Mobbing-schluss-damit.de
- Nummergegenkummer.de
- Jugendschutz.net
- Klicksafe.de
- Safer Internet.at
- Polizei-beratung.de
- The Federal Ministry for family Affairs, senior citizens, women and youth
Further advice for Sexting and cyber bullying can be found in our next practice tip.
