Maci Mitchell
Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to bully or put down someone by sending them an intimidating threat.
Bullying has been around forever, but technology has now given a whole new perspective for actions. “Sticks and Stone” is no longer a true saying, name calling on the internet and in person can cause a real emotional damage to kids and teens, and it could be a hard decision when to step in as a parent.
People are unware of the behaviors they need to look for of who are engaged in cyberbullying. Some of the signs are.
* Stopped using the computer when you walked in the room
* Changing Tabs
* Appears stressed when using devices
* Gets upset angry when you limit or take away access
* No longer interact publicly with longtime friend
* The difference between Joking and harassment needs to be discussed between parent and child. Explain that online behavior can make others feel mocked, upset or threatened; Ask them how they would feel if they were in their shoes.
* Make sure your kid can also approach and stand up to bulling behaviors, understanding the importance of not standing around while someone if being bullied.
* Contact the adult, letting your child know that it is okay to tell an adult whether a teacher, couch, or an anonymous letter left on the teacher’s desk.
Cyberbullying can be an accidental thing. When receiving a IM, message or email, it can be very hard to indicate the person tone of voice, one’s funny joke and be another ones’ hurtful insult.
Edwina Thomas Washington the Author, EdD and the Author of “An Overview of Cyberbullying in Higher Education” explains that bullying is a social problem, technology has provided a new way to bully over text messages, photos and other digital communications. College students who have experienced cyberbullying have either committed suicide or dropped out of school. Researchers discovered that cyberbullying is not just a childhood behavior, that is continues for high educations and even could be for life (Misawa, 2011). Out of one-hundred forty students anonymous did a questionnaire survey and 12% said they were cyberbullying and 6% said that they were unsure if they have been the victim of cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is not a joke and can’t be handles as a joke. Kids this days aren’t just being bullied during recess or lunch, it a 24-hour thing. Severe and frequent cyberbullying can leave the victim and bullies for greater risk for health issue such as: anxiety, depression and other high cases. Experts say that kids who are bullies or being bullied are at a higher risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts.
People are unware of the behaviors they need to look for of who are engaged in cyberbullying. Some of the signs are.
* Stopped using the computer when you walked in the room
* Changing Tabs
* Appears stressed when using devices
* Gets upset angry when you limit or take away access
* No longer interact publicly with longtime friend
* The difference between Joking and harassment needs to be discussed between parent and child. Explain that online behavior can make others feel mocked, upset or threatened; Ask them how they would feel if they were in their shoes.
* Make sure your kid can also approach and stand up to bulling behaviors, understanding the importance of not standing around while someone if being bullied.
* Contact the adult, letting your child know that it is okay to tell an adult whether a teacher, couch, or an anonymous letter left on the teacher’s desk.
Cyberbullying can be an accidental thing. When receiving a IM, message or email, it can be very hard to indicate the person tone of voice, one’s funny joke and be another ones’ hurtful insult.
Edwina Thomas Washington the Author, EdD and the Author of “An Overview of Cyberbullying in Higher Education” explains that bullying is a social problem, technology has provided a new way to bully over text messages, photos and other digital communications. College students who have experienced cyberbullying have either committed suicide or dropped out of school. Researchers discovered that cyberbullying is not just a childhood behavior, that is continues for high educations and even could be for life (Misawa, 2011). Out of one-hundred forty students anonymous did a questionnaire survey and 12% said they were cyberbullying and 6% said that they were unsure if they have been the victim of cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is not a joke and can’t be handles as a joke. Kids this days aren’t just being bullied during recess or lunch, it a 24-hour thing. Severe and frequent cyberbullying can leave the victim and bullies for greater risk for health issue such as: anxiety, depression and other high cases. Experts say that kids who are bullies or being bullied are at a higher risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts.