My Blog

Hi,
My name is Cherry, I am a recent survivor of cyber bullying. In my blog I have written what cyber bullying is and what we are doing against it. Everyday someone online gets bullied and sometimes everyone gets to over the head and dies. I want to tell you, you are not alone. I hope you enjoy my blogs and have a different mind about cyber bullying. Let`s stop the suicide numbers and all live in peace. If you have any questions don`t bother to comment.

My story

When I was in middle school I was  called many names and made fun of because I wasn`t in any of the smart classes. I wanted to try to be different, so I changed as I got into high school. I was flirty and preppy and always was with the popular group. I started my Facebook that year and got a message saying I was a whore and had pictures of me in middle school all nerdy and such. I did not know what to do. I was called names out loud and tortured. My boyfriend at the time broke up with me cause he was embarrassed to be with me. I chose not to go to the principle with this because I thought I could handle this on my own. I wanted to tell everyone that I was not afraid of their words. I soon fell into depression and was thinking of suicide. I heard an add on the radio and it was the suicide life line and I was really looking for someone to talk to and they helped me. My parents were always busy and my older siblings were not interested in my life.

I wanted to show everyone I was a better person. I always request the same person on the life line and she is just amazing. I keep these words to heart and as you can see I have said it once or twice here
"ALLWAYS KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH. THEY ARE THE ONES HIDING BEHIND A SCREEN."
And from this day I keep those words in my mind everyday.
 Thank you LISA!

schools and the strict rules against cyber bullying

Cities are now telling their schools to have rules about cyber bullying that are strict and have crazy consequences. Schools are trying to be more persistent with the actions kids are taking today. These actions make the school think they have more control over the kids but in real life the kids are still ruling the cyber world. This is just a kind of things the schools are trying to handle. We are just not thinking like a child. The schools need to be more like not how do we prevent it, but how do we help the students be more confident with telling the adults what is wrong. We see how this could be useful. to the point where we can stop this completely without looking like dictators.

John Norton. (2008, ). City schools prohibit cyber-bullying. McClatchy - Tribune Business News

Cyberbulling grows in schools today

60 % of state filled school incidents evolve around hate-filled threats, abuse and harassments sent  anonymously online. Government schools report 600 incidents a term-60 a week, which 10% evolve around cyberbullying, sexting, or misuse of the internet. Do you see what is going on in schools today. We are trying to change the world but what is happening to our future generation. In this journal we see that there are many flaws happening in this world. We do not know how or when to stop what's happening in front of our eyes. Schools these days are getting worst with different problems but the biggest is cyber bullying. Now schools these days have strict rules of using cellphones and other devices. Schools even with the enforced rules still have troubles with cyber bullying. This essay if useful because when we are sitting in class another student may be in the midst of abuse online. Let`s stop these crimes and help our students out.

BRUCE McDOUGALL. (2014, ). School cyber bullying grows. The Daily Telegraph and Daily News, pp. 8.

Cyber Bullying Leading to Criminal Actions

In this journal I got from the University of Alaska Anchorage library website has and interesting and alerting topic about cyber bullying. There are certain rules on cyber bullying such as in February, 2003 the NSW Crimes Amendment (School Protection) Act was active. Stating that they would provide protection when a person  assaults, stalks, harasses or intimidates any school staff or student while attending a school. Since the act only provides protection at school it does not say anything when they are at home or on the way home, just states they have to be on school premises when the attack happens. The purpose of this journal is that cyber bullying can be a big thing, not only personal but criminal. The usefulness of this journal is that it shows if you bully someone online there are terrible consequences. Even though children think that bullying online is funny and ok. They don`t know about the consequences that will happen. So parents I can`t stress enough that please prevent your child from bullying online.

Kohn, A. (2012, ). Criminal aspects of cyber bullying in schools. Mondaq Business Briefing

Stephanie`s blog inspired me

On Stephanie`s blog she has a video of a news report about watch what we post on Facebook. The video reminds me why I started my topic on cyber bullying. I started this topic because I have personally had some bully me online. I chose to write this blog not only it was the easiest topic, but also It was a personal experience. So when ever you are down about cyber bullying just remember that when you are being bullied online they are the ones hiding from you. You are the more superior one you are not the one hiding behind a screen. In Stephanie`s blob she reminds me that yes when we post we do leave a cyber footprint, and if we are not careful we can regret it for the rest of our lives.

PARENT ALAERT!!

The topic of this essay is what parents should do when they see signs or when a child tells you they are being bullied on social media. I believe the writer’s purpose is to show parents what to see and do when their child is being bullied. The writer states; Tips for children who experience cyber bullying: Avoid responding or retaliating directly with the bully, since direct responses often reinforce the behavior. Block the bully's messages or delete them without reading them. Work with parent(s) to notify the media site of the cyber bullying, since social media service providers often can internally address bullying on their site, as well. Consider working with school officials regarding ways they can help address the issue. Keep passwords completely secret from everyone, except parents. Consider keeping a log of the bullying events. This can help law enforcement intervene in the case of later escalation of bullying into overt threats. The writer concludes that parents should be alert when they see their children acting a different way. Pediatricians encourage parents to ask if they are being bullied online. Telling them they want to help in any way shape or form. From calling the police to just a simple hug when they are crying.

The usefulness of this journal is that it will help parents see what is happening in their own child`s life.

Hilt, R. J. (2013). Cyber bullying: What's a parent to do? Pediatric Annals, 42(12), 481. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00904481-20131122-03