In 2006, nearly 1 in 3 teens reported to being the victim of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a major problem that needs to be solved immediately. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of threatening nature. Cyberbullying can be approached by many different ways such as forwarding rumors and gossip through text messages or emails, by writing hurtful statements on a social media site or website, or even setting up fake user accounts to stalk, harass, or embarrass others (What is Cyberbullying 1). Individuals should be prosecuted for statements made on social media.
Cyberbullying is a serious problem in the world we live in now. With all of the technology and social media, anything can happen. Through social …show more content…
Phones, computers, and social media can also be used for positive things like “connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment” (What is Cyberbullying 1). In “The Dangers of Cyberbullying,” Foster explains how “Technology has become an essential part of our society and our homes. Use of technology has extended beyond simple entertainment. For example, teens often use their cell phones to contact their parents in emergency situations, not just to send texts with their friends” (Foster 1). This is why kid’s just can’t “unplug” or stop using them. However, these tools are being used to hurt other people. “60% of targets said that their online experiences as a target of cyberbullying affected them at school, home, and with friends, are reported experiencing feelings of frustration, anger and sadness” (What is Cyberbullying? 1). In addition, kids who are cyberbullied, are most likely to use drugs, skip school, experience in-person bullying, receive poor grades, have lower self-esteem, and have more health problems. Cyberbullying can have dangerous effects on any victim of
Cyberbullying is a serious problem in the world we live in now. With all of the technology and social media, anything can happen. Through social …show more content…
Phones, computers, and social media can also be used for positive things like “connecting kids with friends and family, helping students with school, and for entertainment” (What is Cyberbullying 1). In “The Dangers of Cyberbullying,” Foster explains how “Technology has become an essential part of our society and our homes. Use of technology has extended beyond simple entertainment. For example, teens often use their cell phones to contact their parents in emergency situations, not just to send texts with their friends” (Foster 1). This is why kid’s just can’t “unplug” or stop using them. However, these tools are being used to hurt other people. “60% of targets said that their online experiences as a target of cyberbullying affected them at school, home, and with friends, are reported experiencing feelings of frustration, anger and sadness” (What is Cyberbullying? 1). In addition, kids who are cyberbullied, are most likely to use drugs, skip school, experience in-person bullying, receive poor grades, have lower self-esteem, and have more health problems. Cyberbullying can have dangerous effects on any victim of