A Brief Note On Cyberbullying And Its Effects On Society

Cellphones are most common in society. The ease of access allows us to have the world at our fingertips 24 hours a day and we never have to unplug. We can surf the web, book a flight, check the weather, and message a friend 1000 miles away without leaving our bed.

When there is such a rise in social media, people are able to say what they want because they feel safer than they would in person, which can lead to a rise in cyber-bullying.

Nearly everyone is using cell phones in their day routine lives. Cell phones have now become less of a novelty and more of a communication tool providing many utilities all in one package, from camera, video games, internet and apps; they combine business and personal convenience.

Social media is the root of cyber bullying. It is easy to upload someone's private picture or information in front of hundreds, just for the sake of revenge. It is easy to act anonymously online, therefore making it easier to hurt someone without getting caught. Social media is also a place where it is easy to spread false information that no one questions leading to misinformed people. It is just as easy to manipulate on the net than any other place. Social media is also a lurking place for predators. Online one only knows what the person in question decides to include, making it easy to prey on

Cyberbullying has been on the rise in the past years because of the rise in the usage of social media. People tend to go to social media with positive intentions, but not everyone’s intentions are positive. Social media can bring what usually takes place at school to the household. For bullies, cyberbullying requires less physical contact and their bullying

Michael M. Honda states that “everyone in America likely has a bullying story, whether as a victim, bully, or as a witness.” Cyberbullying has become a major epidemic in the modern day world because everyone has access to the internet in some way. By taking an in depth look at cyberbullying, one can see just how urgent it is to stop it, because not only can it strike anywhere at any time, cyberbullying can also lead to suicide and cause serious mental health issues.

Cell phones are as common in the market today as a wrist watch on your arm. They are always at our side whether you’re young or elderly, ready to be answered, receive text messages, check

According to The American Heritage College Dictionary, the definition provided for the word cyber is “information processor computer.” In the same manner, bully is defined as “a person who is habitually cruel or overbearing.” When these two words are combined, cyberbullying is best described as someone who uses the computer and access it provides to bully someone. However, there is much more to cyberbullying than they may possibly believe they know: background information about cyberbullying, the types of cyberbullying, prevention, and results of cyberbullying.

Social media is destroying today's kids because of cyberbullying! Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology such as cell phones, computers, etc. Mostly on social media sites. When it comes to cyber-bullying, they are often motivated by anger, revenge or frustration. Sometimes they do it for entertainment or because they are bored.

There are some who see the rapid growth of Facebook and similar social media platforms as the vehicle that enables a new form of bullying that is even more devastating than the physical bullying we’ve always seen in schools for centuries. However, this form of bullying is even more insidious because it is invisible to all but the perpetrator and the victim. The victims have no way of avoiding the attacks because it even follows them into their bedrooms when they check their social media accounts. As the internet continues to grow, cyberbullying will continue to grow along with it – if not even more quickly. It either is or will soon become a crisis of

Throughout high school, we have all witnessed bullying. Some cases more severe than others. One well known way is through social network. This is called cyberbullying. Cyberbullying occurs when a minor is targeted in some form-- threatened humiliated, harassed-- by another, and it is not to be confused with cyber-stalking or cyber-harassment, which involves an adult. Not limited to the internet cyberbullying can spread by cell phones or other digital devices (Surdin, 2009). Cyberbullying has caused many disturbances within our society. Parent’s may not believe their children, or their children might not even tell their parents about the bullying that has been in progress, because of embarrassment.

More bullying occurs in more younger kids who have social media accounts. They are made fun of for what they post, what they say, or how they act online. According to Sean Coughlan “The Safer Internet Day, backed by technology firms and the government, commissioned its own survey of 13 to 18 year olds, and found that more than four in five had seen "online hate", such as offensive or threatening language.” From ages 13-18, kids are still saying mean and cruel things to others. Another example is that “Among under-13s, 78% were using at least one social media network, despite being below the age requirement.” 78% of children 13 and under have at least 1 social media account! That's one more social media account than needed to be potentially bullied online at such a young age. Online

Facebook and other social media platforms have brought communication across the world to a whole new level. The rise of social media has created a place for children to communicate with others in both a positive and negative manner. Although it has made a positive impact on American youth, it has also contributed and exacerbated bullying in our schools. This new form of bullying, often referred to as cyberbullying, has created an around-the-clock atmosphere where bullying can occur even when school is not in session. Many professionals have sought to address the negative aspects of social media and have worked to develop a solution to bring cyberbullying to an end.

Cyber-bullying has been an ongoing issue for a very long time; overtime it seems as if over the last few years it has progressed even more due to the development and increase of technology. I believe that cyber-bullying has become one of the most difficult issues to resolve in our society. Cyberbullying can be such a difficult thing to face in a world like today. The victim is usually bullied by an individual or a group of individuals who use this as a way to cope and make themselves feel better. The scariest part about cyber-bullying is that parents are not on top of this and are not aware of what their children are going through, usually until it is far too late. As a previous victim of being cyber bullied, I can 100% agree that if you allow these bullies they will lead you to believe many things that aren’t true about you. Most bullies envy you and will do their all in developing a negative identity for you. Many young immature adolescents are the targets of cyber bullying via different social networks such as , Facebook, twitter, Instagram and etc. Often, young adolescents are not able to understand that what they are going through is a form of bullying and they hold it all in until one day they explode. Being in this position at one point in my life makes me want to do everything possible to prevent another adolescent from feeling the pain, loneliness, and anxiety I once felt. Being in this position makes you feel like you have no self worth and that you are the only

Bullying is undesirable, forceful conduct among school matured kids that includes a genuine or saw power irregularity. The conduct is rehashed, or can possibly be rehashed, over the long haul. Harassing incorporates activities, for example, making dangers, spreading gossipy , assaulting somebody physically or verbally, and barring somebody from a gathering intentionally