Cyber bullying according to Wikipedia is defined as the use of Information Technology (Computers, cell phones, etc.), to harm or harass other people in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner. Cyber bullying has been a very sensitive topic in recent years due to the pain and embarrassment it causes for the individuals on the receiving end. I believe that in order to delete this behavior there has to be accountability to the person(s) doing it, tougher laws for someone who commits this act, and prevention.
There once was a time before computers that people were able to go anywhere and do anything and no one would bother them. As a teenager, you could go to school and even if you were bullied, you knew that when you went home, that you would be safe and no one could touch you there. In the technology drive society we live in today, that is seldom the case. Even though no one is physically coming into your home they do by the way of social media. If someone is using information technology to deliberately harass or harm people then the authorities should be made aware and take action. Everyone has a right to their own opinion, but not at the expense of hurting another person or group. Instead of saying “kids will be kids” , or “sticks and stones…” if a parent finds out that their loved one is engaged in this activity, they should speak up and let their loved one know that these kinds of activities will not be tolerated.
There should be laws in place so that someone who commits these acts will know that it’s not okay to hurt someone in this manner, and that cyber bullying is serious and will not be taken lightly. The laws should be firm. Cyber bullying is not like telling a story or writing a book. It’s not about free speech. It’s about being fair to everyone. Individuals who commit these acts should receive fines, or maybe even some kind of detention or jail time for these types of offenses depending on the