C4Y Blog Consequences You May Face Because of Cyberbullying
- Eshaan Jagpal
- May 25
- 2 min read
Article written by: Eshaan Jagpal
Article designed by: Eshaan Jagpal & Palak Tiwari
With technology use increasing daily, the incidence of cyberbullying is also becoming more frequent. Cyberbullying is when someone uses online communication to embarrass, harass, or threaten another person. Just calling someone a name that you may think is funny could seriously affect the victim’s emotions and mental health. When suffering from cyberbullying, the victim might choose a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Suicide is unfortunately an outcome of cyberbullying, and it can cause family and friends of the victim to go down the same path of unhappiness their loved one suffered from. If you participate in cyberbullying, you could face academic or legal consequences.
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Academic Consequences
If a child gets caught cyberbullying another student, they could face tremendous amounts of trouble that could seriously affect their future forever. For example, if a student is name-calling or body-shaming another student, they could face consequences including:
Getting cut from a sports team they are a part of
Suspension
Expulsion
Restricted from attending school events
Ultimately, cyberbullying not only hurts the victim, but it also hurts the student participating in it, possibly putting their future at extreme risk.
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Legal Consequences
Getting punished academically or socially when cyberbullying is not the only punishment if one engages in cyberbullying. In many places throughout the world, cyberbullying is considered a crime, and you can face legal repercussions if you get caught cyberbullying. Many places throughout the world have different consequences, including:
Imprisonment
Fines
Probation
Community Service
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Cyberbullying is a serious issue that no one should ever be a victim of. Serious consequences are needed in order to ensure that the bully won’t repeat their actions again. If you or someone you know is suffering from cyberbullying, tell a trusted parent or guardian.
If you are a victim of cyberbullying or know anybody who is or has been a victim of cyberbullying please visit these sources:
Works Cited
Ben-Joseph, Elana Pearl. “Cyberbullying (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth.” Kids Health, https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/cyberbullying.html. Accessed 24 April 2025.
“California Cyberbullying & Cyberstalking Laws - Are They Illegal?” Cutter Law P.C., https://cutterlaw.com/california-laws/cyberbullying-and-cyberstalking/. Accessed 24 April 2025.
“Is Cyberbullying a Crime? Understanding Cyberbullying Laws.” Ashlee Duplessis, 30 June 2023, https://detroitlegaldefense.com/is-cyberbullying-a-crime/. Accessed 24 April 2025.
“Is it cyberbullying? Parents' views differ on how schools should respond.” Medical Xpress, 21 September 2015, https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-09-cyberbullying-parents-views-differ-schools.html. Accessed 24 April 2025.
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