The rise of cyber bullying

We all have been through this.Nowadays,bullying is getting more and more common.It is becoming a part of our everyday lives.When we were young,maybe when we were in primary school,we would get bullied by the older students.This usually take place at the playground or even places that we thought no bullies would figure out,for instance,the toilet.However,school-yard bullying has taken to the next level.Now,bullies can make use of the advanced technology to prey on their victims.First,why would anyone want to be a bully?

The question can be answered with many perspectives.People want to become bullies because they think that its fun,they learn it from others,they had been victims themselves,or they may have problems at home.People think that it is a trend now,everybody is doing it,and it sounds like fun.They may also have the idea that if my friends are doing it,why shouldn't I?This idea may be develop when they think that if they do not do it,their friends will not like them.Some of the bullies are victims themselves.They might have been bullied by others when they were young.They would start to develop the thought of seeking revenge.When they think the time is ripe,they would take action and use the same ways to bully others.Some becam bullies because they have problems at home.Parents quarrelling,fighting,being abused by their parents,getting scolded by them,all of these can lead to the child to vent his anger on others by bullying them.Some may even become bullies unintentionally.When they said something about one person,you may think that you are not insulting him but in fact you are.He may think that you are insulting him.Thus,bullying can be done in different ways,physically and mentally.However,bullying is no longer physical.

With cases about bullies being dealt with by the law,as it is getting out of hand,some bullies turn to the technology.The technology getting advanced.Handphones and computers are gradually becoming our daily necessities.People tend to go online and chat with peers to find out what is new and get to know each other better.Bullies come in.The technology turns out to be quite an advantage to them.The internet is open to anyone.Blogs,emails,msn,websites are available to anyone.Bullies use these to their advantage.Thet post comments on someone on the blog,send emails,and even talk to someone on msn,usually things that hurt the other.They may say that they are fat,stupid,no one likes them,anything that hurts.Why cyber bullying?

One reason is the number of people who can view anything posted online.One can easily surf a website and read about comments the bullies post.This is what the bullies wanted.They wanted everyone to see what they did and embarrass the victims.Another reason is the ability to become anonymous.When one is anonymous,people will not know who you are and you are free to write anything your heart desires.Another reason is that the web is available all the time,so people can go online to look at the job they did.The bullies never thought of the consequences which may surface.

The victim may suffer from emotional setbacks thinking that they are really what the bullies said,they are fat,stupid.This in turn will result in depression,which will lead to committing suicide.Many reports said that teenagers committing suicides are increasing in number,due to cyber bullying.Students,adults and even celebrities commit suicide due to cyber bullying.What can we do to help those who are victims and stop this act?

Students can ignore this situation if they ever past one.They can also encourage those who are victims to be strong.Teachers can listen to the victims and provide the necessary advice.The most important part is family.The family members can encourage and advise the victims to ignore and be strong.The government has also taken action by having school counsellors to help those who are being bullied.The bullies also have to be dealt severely for their work.The most important part is the victim,whether they can pull through this crisis,it is up to them.

Thus,I think that cyber bullying is getting more and more common and it is up to us to help those who are victims.