Cyberbullying Essay

In today’s society, technology has made it easier for people to communicate with one another. Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allow you to communicate with people at any given moment. Devices such as cell phones, iPods etc., are just a few methods of technology that allow access to the social networking. While presenting the users with an easier approach for communication, they also allow the user to essentially “hide behind a screen”. The act of cyber-bullying has been an increasing problem that has resulted from the technology advancements in today’s generations. Cyber Bullying is defined as “ an action of harming or harassing via information technology networks in a repeated and deliberate manner.” It can happen …show more content…
When I was in seventh grade, I made an account with a trending website called formspring.me, it allowed people to write anonymous comments about you on your page or ask question. The main reason why I made the account was because it was the coolest thing going on in school at the time, if you didn’t have one you were out of the loop. At first, many people posted nice things. But after a close friend and I got into a fight, the hate comments started to begin. Nasty comments and lies filled my screen. I was able to delete comments but most of the time; it was too late because many of my peers had already read the offensive comments. Remarks like “slut” and “acne face” filled my feed. At first, I didn’t listen to the hurtful words of the anonymous writers but after reading them on a daily basis, they started to get into my head. My mind overflowed with uncertainty and questions like, “Am I really ugly?” “Does anybody even like me?” My self-esteem hit an all time low. Not only did the page affect my self-esteem, but my friendships as well. My classmates started to believe the lies that were posted about me in the blink of an eye I was only left with one friend, my best friend Mikey. I was overwhelmed with the feelings of embarrassment and loneliness. I began to become more and more distant in all of the relationships I shared with my friends and family. The difference in the way I acted became obvious almost instantly as it took a toll on my life with every mean comment I would receive. Although I found ways to end my cycle with cyber-bullying, by deleting my page, it still acted as an eye-opener to me. The kids that must go through what I have, suffer tremendously and need ways to cope with all the emotions that come along with it. This is something that I wish I could have gotten from my school, as I had very few people there to guide me through my troubles. It