Question

During an anti-bullying club meeting after school, Lin shares that while she was on a social media page, another student from school used instant messaging to ask Lin for her address and phone number. Lin says that she knows of this student, but they are not friends. Because Lin has experienced harassment from peers at school over the last month, she is not sure whether the request is friendly.
How might the situation lead to bullying?
How should the anti-bullying club advise Lin about handling the situation? How will the advice help Lin prevent potential bullying?

Answer 1

Answer: This situation can lead to bullying amongst other dangers because she’s giving out her address and people can locate and harm her at her home. The anti-bullying club should advise her not to give out her personal information over social media. This will help future instances where harassment can be a problem.

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