As much as we are thankful for all the
advancements in technology, not everything about this is good. One of the
biggest problems with social media is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is an easy
way for bullies and internet trolls to attack or harass other people. Why is it
easy? Because they’re doing it behind a screen and in most cases, they can be
anonymous about it. With 9 out of 10 teens owning a smartphone or gadget that
has access to social media, cyberbullying has gotten out of control.
Here’s a couple of facts about
Cyberbullying
- Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once.
- Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.
- 81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.
- 90% of teens who have seen social-media bullying say they have ignored it. 84% have seen others tell cyber bullies to stop.
- Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying.
Cyberbullying is seriously getting out of
hand and it is something that young people need to be concerned about. So what
can we do about it? I personally think the best thing to do is to education
EVERYONE. This ranges to the parents, and to make sure they keep a subtle eye
on what their children are doing. Teenagers and young people also need to be
cautious about what they post on social media. If they wouldn’t say it in
public, then they shouldn’t post it online. Remember, the things you post online
stays there forever. Cyberbullying doesn’t just affect young people, everyday
people can also be affected, like the average worker. So basically, everyone
should pay attention to what they post online. Just remember, treat everyone
the way you want to be treated.
- Maddie
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