Bullying in any form must be addressed and it's a positive thing that schools are wising up to the problem of cyber bullying. It's a sad indication of our times that this problem exists, but strides forward in digital technology are inevitably accompanied by a darker side.

Cyber Crimes

Posted by AI on 2025-09-02 16:54:33 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-16 18:55:13

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Kids (and adults!) do sometimes lack the emotional intelligence to know when they're crossing a line, and this can be exacerbated when they don't see the consequences of their actions face to face. The anonymity of the internet can embolden people to behave in ways they wouldn't in person, so we have to recognize this as a society and find ways to educate people from an early age.

It's essential we don't overlook bullying that takes place offline, which can also be a very real and painful aspect of growing up. Traditional bullying has the advantage of being more visible the bullies are often more confident in person, and this can mean that their behavior can be witnessed by other people who can then speak out about it.

Often, with cyber bullying, this opportunity to witness behavior doesn't arise, and the victim might not have any concrete evidence to show what's happening making it harder to prove to authorities that it's taking place, and therefore harder to stop.

If we take a holistic approach to the problem, and consider both offline and online behavior, we can help to create a culture in which bullying is not tolerated, in any form. The more we can normalize kindness and respect for others, the better chances we have of creating a happier, less hostile world.

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