Jessica Perry
Grundmeier
English 1A
November 11, 2015
Powering Down the Bullies When it comes to the World Wide Web, many alike have had personal experiences with people whom engaged in cyberbullying and have seen firsthand what it’s like to be the one targeted, or watch someone else be attacked. Colin Radu was just a casual, unsuspecting teen, like one of countless others, put in this kind of desolate situation. Now, Colin was a very smart, charming boy and always did exemplary in school with above average grades and perfect attendance. In his spare time he would usually hop on his computer, secluded in his room, and use the internet on a daily basis to either play video games or chat with his friends via Skype and other various forms of …show more content…
As more and more teens and adolescents get connected to media via their phones, computers, internet, etc., they become vulnerable and easily susceptible to this form of harassment. It takes a toll on their daily lives and normal behaviors, thus creating a barrier between real life and the computer. Reflecting back on Colin, he would spend his days alone in his room, too embarrassed or sad to converse with others on the outside. Subject to sit and suffer in silence while his attackers refused to let up on the harassment, despite him taking many measures to prevent further bullying. It’s common with victims, as they isolate themselves and tear away from their friends, family and loved ones; they also face the troubles of failing in school. Sleepless nights out of paranoia, fear and anxiety, not wanting to leave the house or do even the simplest activities or previous hobbies they enjoyed. These problems more often than not lead to depression. With this follows even the most exceptional students having their grades dwindling to nothing and performance in the classroom with their teachers, peers and in sports ceases. Some people don’t take the problem with cyberbullying seriously, compared to the more common and traditional face-to-face bullying, and believe it will simply go away after teens grow up into adults, but this is not necessarily true. The effects of cyberbullying on a teen ultimately stunts their development and this can cause many deep, psychological issues. Not to mention, whatever is put on the internet and media, stays on there forever, resulting in past bullying attacks to resurface. Overall these problems can easily be passed on into adulthood far after the bullying itself
Grundmeier
English 1A
November 11, 2015
Powering Down the Bullies When it comes to the World Wide Web, many alike have had personal experiences with people whom engaged in cyberbullying and have seen firsthand what it’s like to be the one targeted, or watch someone else be attacked. Colin Radu was just a casual, unsuspecting teen, like one of countless others, put in this kind of desolate situation. Now, Colin was a very smart, charming boy and always did exemplary in school with above average grades and perfect attendance. In his spare time he would usually hop on his computer, secluded in his room, and use the internet on a daily basis to either play video games or chat with his friends via Skype and other various forms of …show more content…
As more and more teens and adolescents get connected to media via their phones, computers, internet, etc., they become vulnerable and easily susceptible to this form of harassment. It takes a toll on their daily lives and normal behaviors, thus creating a barrier between real life and the computer. Reflecting back on Colin, he would spend his days alone in his room, too embarrassed or sad to converse with others on the outside. Subject to sit and suffer in silence while his attackers refused to let up on the harassment, despite him taking many measures to prevent further bullying. It’s common with victims, as they isolate themselves and tear away from their friends, family and loved ones; they also face the troubles of failing in school. Sleepless nights out of paranoia, fear and anxiety, not wanting to leave the house or do even the simplest activities or previous hobbies they enjoyed. These problems more often than not lead to depression. With this follows even the most exceptional students having their grades dwindling to nothing and performance in the classroom with their teachers, peers and in sports ceases. Some people don’t take the problem with cyberbullying seriously, compared to the more common and traditional face-to-face bullying, and believe it will simply go away after teens grow up into adults, but this is not necessarily true. The effects of cyberbullying on a teen ultimately stunts their development and this can cause many deep, psychological issues. Not to mention, whatever is put on the internet and media, stays on there forever, resulting in past bullying attacks to resurface. Overall these problems can easily be passed on into adulthood far after the bullying itself