Bullying happens everywhere, and unbelievably, we see it every day, but with the advancements in technology, there is bullying that is happening from behind the screens of teenagers everywhere. Individuals anywhere between the ages of 11 and 18 have been victims of cyberbullying. 60% of victims say that their experiences online have affected them at school, home, and with their friends and they experience frustration, anger and sadness. It’s not fair to these innocent students to be victims of such an awful game.
Most people hear cyber-bullying and think that it is only fun and games on sites such …show more content…
Nevertheless, it will not, proven by the constant increase in victims over the past 10 years. (http://cyberbullying.org/facts). Nothing will get these kids to unplug, so we have to start from the source: the bullies.
Some think that the victims should just unplug, and stay off social media. The unfortunate truth is that our generation has become glued to technology. We use technology for everything, such as connecting with our friends and family and completing homework such as research papers. Seventy-three percent of teachers say that students use their mobile devices to complete assignments online. (http://mastersed.uc.edu/news-resources/infographics/how-technology-is-transforming-homework-and-classrooms/) Therefore, we must take stronger and more effective actions because taking away a student’s privilege to be online is not the answer.
In conclusion, we need to stop cyberbullying now. We need to update our laws in order to prosecute individuals convicted of cyberbullying for the betterment of