The makers of Norton anti-virus software, Symantec Software Solutions reveal that around four in five Indian parents are aware of the dangers posed by cyberbullying.
"Cyber-bullying is cruel, anti-social behaviour carried out by children, teens and sometimes by adults through any number of digital channels. It can happen anywhere, anytime - even while at home" Symantec country sales manager (India and SAARC) Ritesh Chopra said here Tuesday.
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"The main forms of cyberbullying are flaming, harassment, denigration, outing secrets, intentional exclusion or cyber stalking," he said.
He said earlier bullying had been restricted to playgrounds and classrooms but now its impact could be serious as it was happening online. "Self esteem and confidence are worst hit when one is bullied in front of hundreds of people online."
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To fight cyberbullying, parents must talk more and more to their children and update themselves about the cyber environment, said Chopra.
The anti-virus maker was planning to visit schools and spread awareness among the kids in the metropolis as well as smaller cities in April this year, he added.
Source: IANS
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Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.
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To fight cyberbullying, parents must talk more and more to their children and update themselves about the cyber environment, said Chopra.
The anti-virus maker was planning to visit schools and spread awareness among the kids in the metropolis as well as smaller cities in April this year, he added.
Source: IANS
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