Cyber bullying is a big problem nowadays. It is when one sends harmful and rude messages through the internet, pretends to be someone there not to trick others, spread rumors about others, etc. Many kids have been cyber bullied and have never spoken up because they are too afraid. It has caused students to get bad grades, have poor attendance and even commit suicide.One in three middle and high school students report being cyber bullied. Three of out five kids who are cyber bullied actually become depressed and out of those, 48% of people consider suicide.
Some schools are starting to to partner up with parents to stop cyber bullying. They hope that this will lower the rate of it and protect the children. A woman named Susan Smith said "i think it's a good idea, i think parents will be happy that the school is partnering up with them to protect their children".
Even though schools are trying to help, that wont stop many teens from hacking others Facebook and/or emails. Many put their profile on private thinking no one can see their information, but the website can be easily hacked and their information can be put onto the internet, causing more cyber bullying. Marsal Hancock at the internet keep safe coalition said " children who grow up thinking they are sending confidential messages are misled."
Citations :
Hall, Mimi. "White House Conference Tackles Bullying." USA TODAY. 10 Mar 2011: A.2. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 25 Oct 2011.
Kerr, Jennifer C. "More Youth Seeing Their Facebook, Email Hacked." Columbus Daily Reporter. 06 Oct 2011: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher.Web. 25 Oct 2011.
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