Abstract
Cyber bullying has become a common type of violence,
especially among young people. This paper explores four different articles
written on cyber bullying. It will generally cover what cyber bullying entails
and who it mainly affects. We will discuss the reasons why the perpetrators do
it and how it affects the victims. We will also look at the adverse effects on
the victims hence show why cyber bullying should be regulated. The article
includes related videos and images on cyber bullying.
Cyber
Bullying General Definitions
Cyber
bullying is a type of bullying that involves sharing, posting, sending negative,
wrong and false rumors and gossip about a particular person that can cause embarrassment
and humiliation. It takes place on digital devices like phones, tablets and
computers. It can also be perpetrated over SMS, articles and social media
platforms where many people can view comment and share the content. Mainly, it
occurs on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Whats App
and Snap-chat. It also is sent as text messages to a mobile device and via
email. It is a significant form of violence, and some can even cross the line
and become unlawful and criminal behavior (
Stop bullying.gov, 2019).
Negative
Effects of Cyber Bullying
The
main effects of cyber bullying include:
·
It causes emotional
problems like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and drug and substance
abuse.
·
It can lead to
suicidal attempts majorly resulting from prolonged depression if the problem
becomes severe and left without intervention for a long time.
·
Targets of
bullying have a high risk of being bullied themselves as a way of revenge.
·
Cyber bullying can
lead to physical violence hence becoming criminal and unlawful.
·
Leads to school
unsatisfactorily and less achievement for a student due to emotional stress.
(Pacer.org, n.d)
Regulations
of Cyber Bullying
Cyber
bullying is currently a common form of violence, mainly because of the
increased use of the internet and digital devices by people of all ages.
Concluding from the above effects, cyber bullying should be regulated. That can
be done in different ways. The government partakes in regulations by enacting cyber
bullying laws making it an unlawful crime. There is also an intervention by the
schools where the perpetrators can be suspended or expelled. Parents and
society, in general, can also monitor young people and advice against cyber
bullying. (Findlaw.com, n.d)
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