The Pros And Cons Of Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying is when the internet, cell phones, or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person(2). Due to development of social media, cyber bullying is a new problem, and now can be seen as an illegal offense. Schools and parents need to be aware of the new problem and be prepared to handle it. Cyber bullying is a relatively new-yet potentially very harmful-phenomenon in which youth use technology such as computers and cell phones to harass, threaten, humiliate or otherwise hassle their peers(4).Cyber bullying has many different definitions. But it is originally defined as willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices(4).

Cyber bullying can involve sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or images by computer or phone (4). As well as sending sensitive, private information, and/or false information about another person online (4). Pretending to be someone else in order to make another person look bad can also be cyber bullying (4). There are tons for different ways people can be cyber Bullied.

All the time, people try to come up with ways to prevent and handle cyber bullying. Students were able to suggest some basic strategies for dealing with cyber bullying (1). They were less likely to be aware of strategies to request removal of objectionable websites, as well as respond as a helpful bystander when witnessing cruel online behavior (1). Cyber bullying is now seen on college campuses as well as high schools and middle schools. Cyber bullying can have implications beyond the campus and maybe even have long-lasting legal ramifications for students