The document discusses cyberbullying among teenagers on social media. It defines cyberbullying and outlines its negative impacts such as emotional distress, mental health issues, and academic struggles. The document also presents statistics showing cyberbullying affects nearly half of teenagers in the UAE. It discusses why cyberbullying happens, signs for parents and teachers to watch for, and steps everyone can take to stop cyberbullying such as having open communication, setting rules, and seeking help from authorities when needed.

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cyberbullying among teenagers
Presented by : Awatef Alshehhi

2. forTeens
PositiveAspectsof
SocialMedia
Connection: Helps teens build and maintain relationships
with friends and family.
Self-discovery: Provides a platform for exploring identities
and interests.
Talent development: Offers opportunities to showcase
and develop talents

3. ofCyberbullying:
NegativeImpact
Emotional distress: Anxiety, depression,
loneliness, and low self-esteem.
Mental health issues: Increased risk of suicidal
thoughts and attempts.
Academic struggles: Difficulty concentrating
and performing in school.

4. ofcyberbullying
CommonForms
Hurtful Messages: Sending mean words, threats, and insults.
Sneaky Behavior: Spreading rumors, leaving someone out online, or
posting embarrassing pictures.
Online Harassment: Repeatedly bothering or threatening someone.
Pretending: Acting like someone else to harm their reputation.
Doxing: Sharing someone's private info online without permission.

5. Statistics
Shocking
60% of parents are unaware of the signs of cyberbullying.
75% of teenagers find reporting cyberbullying difficult.
Cyberbullying affects nearly half of all teenagers in the United
Arab Emirates.

6. Toteenagers
WhyDoesThisHappen?
Parents might not know what their kids are doing online.
Reporting cyberbullying can be confusing and difficult.
Parents might not be checking in enough on their kids' online activity.

7. NegativeEffects
ofCyberbullying
Feeling Sad: Anxiety, depression, loneliness,
and even thinking about hurting oneself.
School Struggles: Hard to focus, not
motivated, and doing poorly in school.
Being Alone: Avoiding friends and family, and
not joining in activities.
Feeling Sick: Stomach problems, headaches,
trouble sleeping, and eating problems.
Turning to Bad Habits: Using alcohol or drugs
to deal with cyberbullying pain.

8. OnlineSafeLong-Term
Hurts
Cyberbullying's
Feeling Traumatized: Lasting emotional and mental
damage from cyberbullying.
Trouble with Friends: Hard to trust people, making
friends is tough, and scared to be social.
Bad Self-Image: Always feeling not good enough and
having low self-esteem.
Tech Addiction: Always checking social media,
worrying about being online.
Keeping the Cycle: Victims might become bullies
because of what they went through.

9. WatchingCyberbullying:
TheQuietOnlooker
More than the Victim: Seeing cyberbullying can make you feel bad and
guilty.
The Bystander Effect: Afraid of getting in trouble or being left out
stops you from helping.
Being Brave: Reporting cyberbullying and helping victims is important.

10. AGuideforParentsandTeachers
SignsofCyberbullying:
Changing Actions: Being alone more, different eating or
sleeping habits, and feeling sadder or angrier.
Online Problems: Spending too much time online, hiding
online behavior, and looking upset after using tech.
Talking Less: Avoiding talking about online stuff and not
chatting much with friends and family.
Feeling Bad: Saying they feel anxious, sad, hopeless, or
worthless.

11. StoppingCyberbullying
TakingAction:
Talking Together: Having honest talks about online experiences.
Giving Power: Helping young people be strong, teaching online
safety, and promoting good online behavior.
Parents Helping: Watching online stuff, setting clear rules, and
talking a lot.
School Help: Making rules against cyberbullying, having safe
spaces to report, and supporting victims.
Legal Steps: Knowing the laws and taking legal action when
needed.

12. Conclusion
Cyberbullying is a big problem hurting many young people.
It includes mean messages, exclusion, rumors, and online
harassment.
The effects, like feeling sad and doing poorly in school, can
last a long time.
It's not just the victim; those who see it can feel upset too.
We all need to speak up, report cyberbullying, and support
those going through it.
Parents and teachers are super important in stopping
cyberbullying.
By noticing signs, talking openly, and teaching good online
behavior, we can help young people stay safe online.
We all need to work together to stop cyberbullying.
Everyone - people, parents, teachers, and leaders - has a
part to play.
Let's speak out, stand against cyberbullying, and make the
online world safer for everyone.

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