Cyber bullying, the scourge of our decade.

First in the form of taunting, pushing or whispers in the playground, the bullying has moved for ten years into a different universe : Internet.

In fact, especially among young people, the social media like Twitter, Instagram or Facebook became a real play area for cyber stalkers. Hidden behind a screen and a pseudonym, the cyber stalkers do not hesitate to attack their victims even more violently through insults, defamatory, racist or homophobic comments.

In a society where sexuality is at the center of attention, the cyber bullying can in the most extreme cases take the form of Revenge Porn. That is to say the diffusion of intimate photos or videos on social media without the person' knowledge.

Today 40% of students claim to have already experienced bullying in social media.

These attacks are causing teenagers a veritable descent into hell. Fearing reprisals, these young people lock themselves into loneliness, which can lead depression or suicide for some of them.

What are the signs ?

As a family members, it is not always clear whether someone close to him is being cyberbullied.

Here are a few signs who show that a young people are a victim in order to help them was quickly as possible.

• Behavior modification at school and at home

• Lower educational achievement

• Hurts himself

• No longer feeds

If you are being bullying in any way, talk to someone you trust or call the green number " No to bullying" : 30.20.

Take care of you !

Bye.

Audrey