Cyberbullying is a type of ____ that takes place through electronic technology and involves communication ____ such as computers, tablets, or smartphones. It can occur through text messages, chat apps, social media, websites, or email. Young people aged 13 to 18 are especially ____ to experience it, and research shows that many teens have posted embarrassing photos or videos, spread rumours, or sent ____ messages online. Some even create fake ____ or whole websites to target a peer. Because harmful posts can be shared widely and remain online for a long time, the damage can grow over time, especially when teens are encouraged to [____] on negative labels or participate in other hurtful behaviour. Cyberbullying is different from traditional bullying in several important ways. It can happen at ____ time of day, even when the child is alone at home, and the offender can remain ____. Harmful messages or images can reach many people ____, and once something is posted, it is often difficult—or impossible—to fully remove. These factors make the experience more ____ and stressful. As a result, teens who are cyberbullied are more likely to ____ school, avoid social situations, have lower grades, or suffer from emotional and physical health problems. Recent statistics show that around one-third of U.S. teenagers have been bullied in the past year, and nearly half have ____ some form of online harassment.

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