Bullying is becoming an important problem for parents, school administrators and teachers, and it affects our society at large. Bullying commonly starts …show more content…
This will help teachers prevent cyber-bullying in school by drawing students together. Some are being bully because they have emotional and developmental problems, or because they come from abusive families. Teachers have to understand that this is only because students require their help, children needs someone to talk to. Now that people realize that the “classroom bully” has evolved into a more dangerously clever and sinister infliction of emotional scars, invader of privacy and has the potential to inflict life threatening humiliation. It is very difficult to put a stop to a crime of this nature and it will continue to get a lot of attention because it operates within the World Wide Web, an unregulated platform with a mixture of cultures and its own rules for governance by its creators. However, there are ways to deal with this new form of power, people are becoming more aware of cyberbullying, schools are stepping by enforcing strict expulsion for bullying in any form and parents are enforcing internet …show more content…
Nine out of ten teens have gotten their feelings hurt online. There is just too many of us being affected by Cyberbullying. We have to do something. Facts for teens also stated that girls are way more likely to be victims of cyberbullying.This makes sense because girls tend to have more drama, this concerns me because girls aren't strong enough to handle all of the insults like guys are. Girls are more emotional and sensitive.
Victims also tend to exhibit specific characteristics. They are often anxious, insecure, cautious, and have low self-esteem. Victims tend to be socially isolated, and may lack social skills and friends. Because they tend to be weaker than their peers, either physically or socially, victims rarely retaliate against bullies. Students who have close ties with their parents/guardians or who have overprotective parents/guardians are more likely to be victimized by bullies.
There are specific behaviors that bullies tend to exhibit. The bullies often need to feel powerful and in control. They may feel no remorse when they inflict injury and suffering on others. They seem to have little anxiety and appear to possess high self-esteem. Students who come from homes characterized by physical punishment tend to be more likely to exhibit these types of