The Dangers Of Cyberbullying By Brett Warnke

In the past, bullies were bigger children who constatntly picked on the smaller and weaker children. Bullies normally teased the children they victimized. If they got away with it, bullies also demended food and money from their victims. Sometimes, for the few unlucky ones, the bullies got physical with them. When bullyng occurred, it typically happened on school’s premises. Once the children who are being bullied got home, they were safe from the abuse. As scoiety evolve into the world of technology so has bullying. With cyberbulllying, children are never safe from the continous torture of being bullied. Yet, some states do not define cyberbullying as a form of bullying in their anti-bullying laws. Every state has a diverse definition of bullying. While some states specify physical altercation or badgering as a form of bullying, others define it as merely aggravating behavior (Maggie Clark 2). With no definite definition and no sole constitutional course of action, adults are bullie at work as well. They can only fit the crime to a punishment (Allison Ballard 3). If there is a single definition which covers all aspects of bullying, in any type of environment,, adults and children will have the protection they need.

“...1 in 3 teens [have] admitted to being a victim of cyberbullying…” says child psychologist, Eden Foster, in reference to a survey, talked about in “The Dangers of Cyberbullying” by Brett Warke, that shows the absolute significance of cyberbullying in this day and age. Cyberbullying on social media is everywhere and it’s about time that someone took some action against it, and, in this case, taking legal action via prosecution may be the best way to go. Let it not be said that cyberbullying and bullying are different, infact, the only difference is the platform they take place on. Cyberbullying is done with the same malicious intent as face-to-face bullying is done with: the intent to hurt a victim in a psychological or physical way- showing

Cyberbullying is a relatively new threat, and it is very similar to traditional bullying. Despite the fact that cyberbullying and traditional bullying both share the common goal of harassment, cyberbullying differs from traditional bullying in that it does not stop at the schoolyard, and can continue when the victim is far away from the aggressor. It is just as devastating as common bullying, and sometimes is even more damaging. Professors Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin note in their journal, “Cyberbullying Creates Dangerous Stress and Anxiety”, that cyberbullying affects anywhere between 10-40% of students (contingent on their age group) (par. 1). J.D. Kelly A. Albin, in her article “Bullies in a Wired World”, defines cyberbullying as “…the ‘willful and repeated harm inflicted through use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices’” (157). It is caused by the fact that children feel their actions are mitigated when they use social media, as it creates the illusion of indirectness, and its effects range anywhere from mild depression to suicide.

The National Voices for Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEE) reported that every 7 minutes a child is bullied, and 85 percent of the time no attempt at intervention is made. Children, teenagers, and even adults are skipping school or missing work to avoid their peers because of the extreme amount of fear they have of being intimidated or belittled. Technology then takes this a step further because even if an individual does not attend school or work they are still at risk of facing these same issues on the internet. The Yale School of Medicine also conducted a new review of studies, and their findings indicate that there is an apparent correlation between bullying, being bullied, and suicide. All of this information is not only sickening, but also incredibly alarming because we are the ones creating the technology that these problems are stemming

There is a growing crisis in technology that needs to end. This particular crisis is known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of an electronic device to bully a person. If a cyberbully tries to send a mean message, some people may ignore it or some people might take it the hard way. Lots of people may even think suicidal thoughts or actions. Cyberbullying should always be punishable and needs to be illegal.

For example, “unlike other forms of bullying, the harassment, humiliation, intimidation and threatening of others through cyberbullying occurs for twenty-four hours a day”. This proves that technology adds a whole different type of bullying called cyberbullying. Kids who witness cyberbullying feel an intense sense of isolation, fear, loneliness and despair. Their desperation can sometimes lead to acts of self-harm or tragically, even suicide. This shows that technology has a dark side. In summary, technology can create big problems such as

With the widespread use of social media and texting, bullies have taken on a new form as trolls hidden in their bedrooms, searching for victims. The three sources, “The Dangers of Cyberbullying” by Brett Warnke, “What is Cyberbullying?” from the Ophelia Project, and Kirk Sigmon’s “Sacrificing the First Amendment to Catch ‘Cyberbullies,’” explain cyberbullying and how politicians plan on stopping it. These steps are necessary and helpful in protecting the “20% of youth ages 11-18 [who] have been a victim of cyberbullying” (“What is Cyberbullying?”). The worst part of cyberbullying is that it doesn’t stop at the end of the

Cyber-bullying, which describe an intrusion of ones’ privacy or a cyber-action that is intended to hurt others physically or verbally, has been occurring during the advanced period of technology, especially in the informative communication field. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center (Bullying Statistics, n.d.), it has been proven that eighty percent of teenagers have been using technology and half of them engaged in cyber-bullying. In other words, cyber-bullying includes direct attack to the society, such as harassment (Kean.edu, n.d.). There is a drastic increase of cyber-bullying around the world and it usually victimises teens who aged thirteen to seventeen (NCPC and HarrisInteractive, 2007). Researchers have proven that government

This organization give you background information on anti-gay bullying, and what is bullying. It gives you some tips on how you can change your school community and what should do if you are being bullied. What this organization wants to do is stop bullying! Bullying has long term effects that can lead to health complications. Just because you are different from the heterosexuals it doesn’t mean you should be bullied or harassed.

Have you ever been cyberbullied, or seen someone you know being cyberbullied? Yes, cyberbullying is real, and it’s a major issue. But it’s freedom of speech, the first amendment, so why should the legal system be involved? This has been a debated topic between American citizens, and as brought on many news articles and interviews on the subject. From the reasons given, my view on the subject is that cyberbullies do not need to be in the legal system unless a life is taken or serious harm is done to a person’s reputation.

In 2016, over 25% of adolescents and teens have been cyberbullied and what is even worse is that most of those victims do not get the justice that they rightly deserve. These victims should be compensated for the anxiety and sorrow that the bullies have struck them with. In the following sources, The Dangers of Cyberbullying a radio interview conducted by Brett Warnke and featuring psychologist Eden Foster, Sacrificing the First Amendment to Catch “Cyberbullies” written by Kirk Sigmon, and What is Cyberbullying? from the Ophelia Project, will give evidence for why cyber bullies should be prosecuted.

It is clear now that cyberbullying is, in many ways, more difficult to monitor due to the technological advancement. For instance, it obstructs the identity of the bully which is crucial information to know of. This enables the bully to be anonymous and to get away with the act. The victim can be affected in more ways psychologically since they cannot see their perpetuator. “It’s an easier way to bully because…it doesn’t involve face to face interaction. Teens can become desensitized to computer screen and say or do things they wouldn’t do to a person’s face…The computer desensitizes teens and decreases the level of empathy they feel toward the victim.” (Lohmann 2012) Technology can also allow someone to become more than one bully to someone; the victim can be attacked by the same person just with a different “character.” Teach logy only gives cyberbullying a huge advantage in harming those who are weak or unable to fight.

It’s no secret that the generation born between the mid 90’s to present day have a huge technological advantage over previous generations. These progressions have made such a great impact on the education system, allowing students to be able to learn in a more effective manner; however, technology’s faults are only increasing as time passes. Within the last decade, it has become a trending issue that children are abusing technology to harass and bully others online. Bullying within school walls, while still a pressing issue, is beginning to be swept under the rug by cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can be defined as the “willful and repeated harm inflicted [on another] through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices” (Rice 66). Some may fault parents who allow their children to have the access to such technology. However, they are not completely at fault here. Given the ways schools interact with their students and the importance of schools ' role in shaping responsible citizens, schools are well situated to fight cyberbullying (Lane 1803). Regardless of the location (at school or at home), it cannot go unnoticed that the aftermath affects the behavior and success of students while they are present at school. For that reason, school administrators must be held accountable and take action to prevent this online phenomenon. The public education system can eliminate these online bullies by creating school policies, raising awareness, training staff members,

Inspirational speaker, writer, and community leader Anna Maria Chávez once said “Cyber Bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online, and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm.” Cyberbullying is negatively taking over technology and adults aren’t aware of the potential dangers it has on their children.

We use technology in almost every aspect of our daily lives; it is how we stay connected in this fast-paced world. Technology provides many benefits, but it has the potential to destroy many people. With technology use on the rise, bullying has taken a new, more destructive form. Cyberbullying, as defined by the Cyberbullying Research Center, is the willful and repeated harm inflicted through the medium of electronic text (qtd. in Chait). Cyberbullying is a serious problem and has serious consequences.