Cyber Bullying

With all technology we have now a days, it's hard not to get caught up in drama or rumors, and bullying. One of the most popular forms of bullying is cyber bullying. But what exactly is cyber bullying? Its when someone is tormented, harassed, threatened, humiliated, embarrassed, or targeted by another person. Cyber bullying is taken place in many forms of electronics, the most popular being over the phone. Over 80% of cyber bullying is done threw cell phones, the other most popular way is through the Internet. People use social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace as ways to connect with people. But with the power of being able to do that, but with that power, the power to bully is just as strong, and likely. People don't understand what the effects of cyber bullying actually are. Cyber bullying can and has led to suicides, depression, anxiety, stress, and self inflicted injuries.The number of teens that have been bullied, that same number have been engaged in bullying. And of that number, less than 25% tell an adult, or counselor about it.  


http://www.bullyingstatistics.org/content/cyber-bullying-statistics.html

There are many ways that cyber bullying can be stopped, and one is through getting the message across. Most celebrities that teens look up to have taken a stand against bullying, and are speaking up for the kids that are victims. Another way is informing teens about the consequences of cyber bullying. Bullying has a negative effect on everyone that it comes in counter with, cyber bullying is the most common way of bullying, and by telling people how it can actually effect someone is the first step in helping to fight to stop it.


http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html