Is Cyberbullying An Issue Now?

Is Cyberbullying An Issue Now?

Is Cyberbullying An Issue Now?  Very much it is.  And this chart says it all.  79% of Cyberbullying is happening between Facebook and Instagram.  We can even close our eyes with the rest of the social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube but this statistical data should raise alarms no less because the segment of society who is most impacted by Cyberbullying are the young lives.  And if do a random sampling of statistical data, the numbers will send out shivers no less💎💎💎

Separate studies in the United States and Singapore have found that almost half of respondents in these countries have experienced Cyberbullying.  But the bigger concern here is that this Cyberbullying problem could be under-reported as many youths tend to SUFFER IN SILENCE.  Experts opined that victims should turn to a trusted adult for help while parents need to take more preemptive measures📌📌📌

Now, let's pull the bull by its horns and face head-on what Cyberbullying really is.  IT IS bullying with the use of digital technologies.  IT IS taking place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and yes, even on smart phones.  IT IS repeated behavior aimed at scaring, angering OR shaming those targeted.  And the real-life testimonials are scary⏳⏳⏳

Cyberbullying is spreading lies about OR posting embarassing photos or videos of someone on social media.  Cyberbullying is sending hurtful, abusive or threatening messages, images or videos via messaging platforms.  Cyberbullying is impersonating someone and sending mean messages to others on their behalf or through spurious or fake accounts✅✅✅

Cyberbullying can even happen in parallel with face-to-face bullying but the biggest challenge confronting us all is that Cyberbullying leaves a digital footprint. This nightmare worsens when we consider the fact that Cyberbullying is happening even across online gaming communities and online forums, message boards such as Reddit.  What's our FIX now?  When you perceive someone within your family is going through Cyberbullying, LITERALLY CLAMP down on the connectivity.  Move that person on a hiatus but be convincing enough that this is for his own interest❗❗❗