Cyber-bullying

Created by: Meg GriffisTu/Thur Class 9:30 am

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DefinitionCyber-bullying – when one child/teen targets another child/teen using various forms of technology.

Ex. Phones, internet, text messaging…

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Importance

Cyber-bullying can have a huge impact on a child’s life. Constantly being targeted, demeaned, and made fun of can lead to severe emotional trauma.

Facts • “Cyber-bullying is the fastest growing trend of bullying among teens” – (Stutzky)

•Children can no longer find sanctuary in their usual comfort zones – text messages and emails can be reached anywhere with phone service.

• Modern day technology allows children to bully others 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Examples of Cyber-Bullying

There are many different ways children can effect others negatively through technology:

• Children can impersonate other students and send out hurtful messages to their friends.

•With new technology and easy access to the internet, it is easier for students to create websites about and target a student.

• Cyber-bullying is about power and control. Because a cyber-bully does not directly see their victim’s reaction, they feel more powerful over their emotions.

Methods of Abuse:Different ways students can abuse other children are through the

following methods:

• Text Message/Phone call – Kids can send death threats, hurtful messages, and demeaning pictures as form of blackmail and means of humiliation through text message.

• Internet Polling –Kids create an online poll or survey about another student, asking kids about how “ugly” or “fat” they are.

• Impersonation –Students can create separate IM accounts whose screen names are very similar to one person’s. That child will then continue to send out hurtful messages to the people of the targeted victim, causing damage throughout their friends lists.

Impact on Education

Students that are victims of cyber-bullying often know their offender.

More often than not, that offender is a member of the same school as the victim.

If a student is being targeted by one or more members from the same school, it is likely that student will have a difficult time concentrating on his/her school work.

The student will constantly be paranoid of another attack or form of abuse from an unseen offender.

The story of Megan Meier

Guillermo Esteves

November 6, 1992 – October 17, 2006

Addressing Cyber-Bullying

• Schools – The more schools educate their children on the danger and damages caused by cyber-bullying, the less likely it is to occur.

• Parents –Because most of cyber-bullying occurs in the home, parents can recognize the signs of a child being bullied, or can reprimand a child that is being a bully.

• Legislation - If a child has been caught cyber-bullying, they face potential suspension or expulsion.

Conclusion

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In conclusion, cyber-bullying is extremely damaging.

It can ruin self-esteem, confidence, and may cause severe mental and emotional issues.

It must be caught, stopped, and the persons involved should have serious consequences.

Citations •Cyber-bully Alert

- www.cyberbullyalert.com•Cyber Bullying Information

- By: Glenn Stutzky (School of Social Work/MSU)- www.ippsr.msu.edu

•Do Something Inc.- Date of Publication: 2-5-10- www.dosomething.org

Picture Citations•Title: cell phone

- Creator: Samantha Celera• Title: Computer

- Creator: Guillermo Esteves• Title: My Computer

- Creator: aLLi• Title: Texting

- Creator: ydhsu

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