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Save Children from the Net

Image from Freepik ‘Net’ and ‘Web’ are two words associated with the digital world. They are apt too because they carry a hint of the traps linked with that world. Children are often the victims of the digital snares which have protean forms. We need to be aware of these dangers so that we can save our children from them. Cyberbullying Bullying is a common problem almost everywhere in the children’s world. Cyberbullying is usually found in the form of harsh, insulting or teasing messages posted on various digital platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Any child can become a target of this assault on his/her dignity because of anything from physical appearance and economic background to psychological make-up and religious inclinations. The impact of cyberbullying can be phenomenal. It can lead a child to withdrawal, depression, aggression, and many other behavioural problems. There are far too many cyber predators in the virtual world just as there are criminals in the real wo