Children go to school, read books, play, and learn something new. Parents feel confident that a strong foundation for their career is being laid. But one day, suddenly, news comes that their child has failed. He is also fighting with his fellow children in school. Or the child remains scared when he comes home. Have you ever thought that the reason behind all this could also be cyber bullying?
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a study on the behavior of school children. According to this study, every sixth child in 44 countries around the world is a victim of cyber bullying. This is also affecting his studies. The child's mental health is deteriorating. Many children are struggling with depression and anxiety. Cyber bullying is also causing suicide among children.
Therefore, today in 'Zaroor ki Khabar' we will talk about cyber bullying. You will also learn that
What effect is this having on the mental health of children?
Is the reason behind this increasing use of mobile?
What should parents do if their child is being cyberbullied?
Where and how can parents complain?
Expert: Dr. Krishna Mishra, Psychiatrist, Mental Hospital (Indore)
Rahul Mishra, Cyber Expert (UP Police)
Before proceeding further, let us know about the new study by WHO-
22According to WHO study, children spend an average of 6 hours every day on social media. Therefore, the risk of children becoming victims of cyber bullying has increased. 11% of the students included in this study said that they faced cyber bullying at least two or three times a month.
I wonder, what precisely is cyberbullying?
"Cyberbullying" is the phrase used to describe the use of social media to attack, harass, threaten, or shame someone. Simply defined, cyberbullying is deliberate behavior that takes place online—through chat apps, social media, and other platforms—that harms someone's identity, honors them, or injures them in any other way on an emotional or social level.
How much of a risk do children face from cyberbullying?
Answer: A child who is the subject of cyberbullying on a regular basis for an extended period of time may feel anxious and tense. This is according to psychiatrist Dr. Krishna Mishra. In rare cases, cyberbullying has led to children even attempting suicide.
In "The Journal of Psychological Research on Cyberbullying," a study that was published shows that five out of ten children who commit suicide have at some point been the victims of cyberbullying.
Furthermore, a study conducted by the National Institutes of Health shows that youngsters who encounter cyberbullying have four times more suicide thoughts.
Identify the many forms of cyberbullying by examining the accompanying illustration.
How can one determine whether a youngster is being bullied online?
Answer: According to Dr. Krishna Mishra, most kids who experience cyberbullying are timid or fearful; therefore, they avoid talking to their parents, teachers, or other family members. Kids believe that at that point, their parents could take their smartphone away. Children avoid discussing their issues with others during this time because they are afraid.
However, in this case, the youngster may get mentally sick while dealing with the issues on their own or may make a mistake. In such a case, we can determine whether the youngster is a victim of cyberbullying using these techniques. For example:
experiencing unease before, during, or after using a smartphone or the Internet.
staying in your room longer than usual.
keeping friends and family at a distance.
Absence of enthusiasm for any given activity.
avoiding school-related group activities.
The child doesn't seem interested in studying, or his grades are poor.
alterations in the child's eating, sleeping, or behavior.
abruptly removing oneself from your smartphone or computer.
having anxiety whenever I get an email, notification, or message.
Abruptly withdraw from social media platforms or deactivate your account.
In the event that their child is being cyberbullied, how can parents support them?
In response to a child experiencing cyberbullying, parents ought to listen to their child's side of the story with empathy rather than intimidating or threatening them.
Following this, parents can assist their child in the following ways:
Notify the principal or your child's teacher if your child has been the victim of cyberbullying at school.
Assure the child right away that it is not his fault. Neither he nor you should place the blame on themselves.
Teach your kids not to react to cyberbullying in any way. Reacting frequently makes things worse.
Save screenshots of any disrespectful remarks, threatening messages, images, or cyberbullying. When filing a complaint with the bully's parents, the school, or the police, you can use this as proof.
Block such an ID or email sender to avoid such situations in the future. Most apps have this option accessible in their settings.
Where and how can I file a complaint regarding cyberbullying?
Response: According to cyber expert Rahut Mishra, you should speak with your youngster in private before lodging a complaint regarding cyberbullying. Inform him that we have the right to file complaints against bullying. Ensure the child is at ease.
You can report bullying to the district's crime branch office by going through your neighborhood police station.
Use these procedures to file a complaint against cyberbullying on the internet.
