Bullying used to be a larger child stealing a helpless, smaller child’s lunch money. Today the subject is a bit more complicated. Cyber-bullying is becoming more and more of a problem for early teens, and many cases come from the popular social networking site Facebook. The department of children , schools and families revealed an eye opening study that states, “47% of 14-year-olds in the survey reported bullying. Its impact continues as kids get older: 41% of 15-year-olds and 29% of 16-year-olds report facing the problem.” Facebook offers helpful tips to keep children safe while online, including making sure your information is private, and reporting trouble to Facebook immediately.
This article is a brief and heavy dose of reality. I thought cyber-bullying was much rarer than what these new studies are showing. Today’s media allows perverts to: sit at home, hop online, and belittle their peers or whoever they please. This is simply a lazier version of bullies who hurt others physically. Cyber-bullying is an easier, more efficient way to bully for those who feel they must put down others.
I think Cyber-bullying isn’t going anywhere in the near future. It is too easy and too convenient. But one must also view a victim of cyber-bullying as someone who is either being oblivious, not careful enough, or just downright stupid about sharing their information online. Everyone, especially young teens need to be aware of the dangers of cyber-bullying and take caution when setting up a Facebook or Myspace page.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2009/nov/16/bullying-facebook-bebo-national-anti-bullying-week
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