Blog discussion - Chiang Jun Yong(28)
The rise of Cyber Bullying
In the article “The rise of Cyber-Bullying”, I realised that Cyber-bullying has not only become increasingly common but also more extreme. There are often involvements of communication technologies used to harm others. They may be threats, sexual remarks, hate speech which can bring about hard feelings and pressure. Although contents in these messages are sometimes strong, it rarely cause the victims to commit suicide.
As technology advances, internet is readily available and so is IM programmes. As a result, teens are widely exposed to them, and in time, beginning to abuse them- against their friends, or someone they disliked.
As there is little restriction on the net, cyber bullying grows to become more extreme, because there is no one to stop it getting serious. And also, when cyber bullies chose to stay anonymous, they will write things that which attacks the victim’s self esteem, things that they would not have said if their identity were known.
In my opinion, I think that these cyber bullies are cowards who are acting very immaturely. Instead of voicing their opinions of others in reality, they resort to bullying through the nets, taunting others behind a curtain of anonymousity. Besides, they are also cowardly to abuse others through their weaknesses and manipulate them just for amusement. If only these cyber bullies were to put themselves into the victim shoes, they would have known how it hurts to bullied.
The advancing technology is a very resourceful material that has become an essential part of our lives. We can barely live without them. However, it can become hazardous when they are misused or mishandled. Besides the government efforts to prosecute such cases, I believe the all-important ‘prevention’ is more effective. Schools should let their students have a clear message of the effects of cyber bullying, in expectant of more from them in terms of maturity.
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