Social media, which is an inseparable part of our lives, often comes to the fore with cyberbullying. Drawing attention to some measures in the fight against cyberbullying, especially among peers, Child Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit emphasized the importance of informing in terms of raising awareness, emphasizing that parents should make very good observations in the prevention of cyberbullying. Providing advice to young people who encounter cyberbullying, Kilit said, “Stop communicating with the person who is bothering you. Protect your accounts, do not make them accessible to everyone. If the bullying persists, tell the people you trust or your parents about the situation.”
Üsküdar University NP Feneryolu Medical Center Child Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit made an assessment about cyberbullying, which is frequently seen in social media, and the precautions to be taken.
Bullying is also common on social media.
Noting that bullying can be defined as “a person intentionally and regularly disturbing, harming, hurting or intimidating another person”, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit said that bullying is experienced intensely today, especially in social media. Pointing out that cyberbullying refers to individuals sending each other written and visual messages with the aim of hostility, intimidation, threat, intimidation and harassment through information and communication technologies, Asst. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit, “Cyberbullying, which can be defined as the act of causing discomfort through digital platforms, digital environments and social media channels, is observed more frequently, especially among young people.” said.
There are many examples of cyberbullying.
Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit describes examples of cyberbullying as posting disturbing images of someone else on social media, creating and spreading false or fabricated news about someone else, leaking someone else’s private or private information, sending threatening messages, using insulting expressions, harassing anonymous accounts. , disturbing, taking over someone else’s accounts, making inappropriate posts from these accounts, persistently following someone and deliberately making negative comments on someone’s posts.
Parents have important responsibilities
Noting that there are measures that can be taken to prevent cyberbullying, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit pointed out the importance of informing about the definition and types of cyberbullying.
Pointing out the importance of raising awareness, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit said, “It is important for families and teachers to provide information that helps them recognize victims early. It is necessary to develop negative attitudes towards cyberbullying in children and adolescents and to raise awareness about the negative consequences of cyberbullying. said. Pointing out that parents should be observers in the prevention of cyberbullying, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit especially recommended using filter programs and limiting internet usage time.
What to do when faced with cyberbullying?
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Assist. Assoc. Dr. Neriman Kilit listed what to do when faced with cyberbullying as follows:
- Stop communicating with the person who is bothering you.
- Protect your accounts, do not make them accessible to everyone.
- If the bullying persists, tell your trusted people/parents.
- Make the necessary complaints to the platforms where you are bullied, and report these accounts or people.
- Delete or freeze your accounts on the platforms where you are being bullied.
- If you feel that you are in danger, make the necessary complaints to the official authorities.
- Remember that bullying is not just a problem that happens to you, don’t ignore the situation and take the necessary precautions.
- If you are a parent, talk to your children about safe internet use, support, monitor and, if necessary, control their access.
- Know your rights well, examine the anti-bullying policies of social media.
Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency
