Watch out for what you share: 'Dominó', a campaign to help stop cyberbullying among young people

On Internet Day, Telefónica has launched a campaign called 'Dominoes' designed to stop cyberbullying, one of the great dangers that is charging a special impact in recent years. According to a study on cyberbullying, one in four cases of bullying occurs through technological means.

The message is addressed to the youngest, to raise awareness about the videos they share on the networks. Many children and adolescents are not aware of the damage they can do to others by being part of the cyber chains of videos that are spread among them. As the campaign shows, with just one click they can trigger a unstoppable domino effect With terrible consequences.

You are a key piece

The images are quite shocking and show how the life of those who are harassed can quickly collapse, just like dominoes. Instead, if you think about it and don't do it, you will help break the destruction effect.

Under the hashtag #stopciberacoso, the idea of ​​the campaign is “don't encourage it, don't support it, don't silence it. If you suffer, tell him, ask for help. "

Along with the campaign, the website www.dialogando.com.es has been launched, especially focused on the fight against cyberbullying, with information and advice to use the Internet in a safe and responsible way.

Sharing makes you an accomplice

The cases of harassment through the networks are heard more and more frequently, and as parents it is something that concerns us especially. We must talk with our children about the dangers of social networks, but above all teach them that they should not do on the networks what they would not do in real life. Sharing a video about bullying makes you an accomplice, as if you were witnessing a bullying situation in person.

Apart from doing everything in our power to ensure that our children use the networks safely, it is essential to raise awareness among children and adolescents. responsibility they have as users when sharing content via mobile.