In term 1, as part of our DARE authentic challenge, we completed a i-Web. Both me and Steven completed a i-Web on Cyber-Bullying. We then chose our main question of What are the Effects of Cyber-Bullying? Through this project, we both learnt alot about the effects and how this problem can be prevented in New Zealand and around the world.
What is Cyber Bullying?
Cyber bullying is harassment or intimidation of another person through electronic devices. Maybe done by either email, text, internet or cellphones. Cyber bullying is hostile and negative. They make you feel sad, lost and lonely.
Parents are concerned about their children's online safety, and most parents take action to safeguard them from dangerous adult predators. However, youths are subjected to a more sinister form of harassment, typically coming from other young people. It happens through electronic media, anytime, anywhere, even in the safety of their own homes.
Cyber bullying is similar to other types of bullying, except it takes place online and through text messages sent to cell phones. Cyber bullies can be classmates, online acquaintances, and even anonymous users, but most often they do know their victims.
Young people are using the Internet more than ever and most have Internet access from home. For many children, the Internet isn't simply a convenient way to research or a fun after school activity - it's a big part of their social life. Emailing and chatting with friends are children's most common online activities, after studying and playing games. But like many other social situations, some kids bully other kids online.
So if you are being Cyber-Bullied, tell a adult or parent you trust. Stick up for yourself and do the right thing!
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