People may still be able to see things you’ve posted online, months or years later – and some people may use what you’ve posted online in ways you don’t like.
Instead of blaming, take the restorative approach: find out what has happened, who was affected, how you can involve everyone affected in finding a way forward, and how can everyone do things differently in the future?
Bullying undermines self confidence and lowers self-esteem. Recently 65% of people surveyed with eating disorders felt bullying contributed.
If you’ve receive abusive text messages, don’t reply – keep them to show a parent, teacher or the Police. Mobile ‘phone operators can take action on the bully’s account.
Trying to control someone against their will is bullying. It can frequently have the opposite effect of that intended. Constantly trying to control someone creates an atmosphere of resentment and an unbalanced relationship.
Bullying is a widespread problem that affects lives. 69% of children in the UK report being bullied; 85% have witnessed bullying.