Definition of a cyber bully:
They see it as a way to stay popular.
Hurting others makes them feel powerful.
It helps them cope with their own low self-esteem.
They think it will help them fit in with their peers.
They have trouble empathizing with those they hurt.
Anonymity—Cyberbullying allows bullies to avoid facing their victims, so it requires less courage and provides the illusion that bullies
won’t get caught.
Ignorance of the consequences—The National Council on Crime Prevention reports that in a survey of teenagers, 81% said they believe others
cyberbully because they think it’s funny. Because they don’t see their victims’ reactions in person, cyberbullies may not realize how much
amage they are doing.
Social pressure—Some cyberbullies may think their behavior is normal and socially acceptable, especially when friends egg them on.
2. Power. In this case, people who bully are trying to show others how powerful they are. They want to make others do what they want and
have control over them. They want others to be fearful of them. Often this is because in the off-line world, they have been bullied or
victimized themselves. On-line, they can yield power that they don’t really have in the real world, such as if they feel smaller than
someone or different in a way they can’t manage. These people sometimes tell others about what they have done in an effort to gain some
kind of power status.
3. Entertainment.  Sadly, some people find bullying others entertaining. They think embarrassing others is funny.  Usually these people
Cyber-bully in groups, such as at a slumber party, or on a sports team outing.  Having an audience is part of what makes this type of
Cyber-bully fun.
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Does this definition apply to anyone you are having problems with? Want to call them out?
Let the internet know who these people are so they are no longer able to hide.