Definition
Cyber•bul•ly•ing
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Cyberbullying is any communication or content posted or sent by a minor online by instant messenger, email, website, profile page, interactive game, handheld device, cell phone, or any other interactive device that is intended to frighten, embarrass, harass or otherwise hurt another minor.”
What It’s Not
It’s not cyberbullying if…
- It's sent from adults to adults, adults to kids, or kids to adults. If it's not a minor sending the communications and receiving them, it's considered cyberharassment, not cyberbullying.
- It's a one-time message that isn't a threat, or public posting designed to humiliate someone.
- In order for something to be cyberbullying, it has to happen a bunch of times or be a serious threat, or public action or posting. A one-time rude or insulting message sent to a minor by another minor is generally not considered cyberbullying, but a one time threat or posting would be.