Internet Bullying
Have you ever been or known someone who has been bullied over the internet?
If you were to be bullied or know someone who was being bullied, what would you do?
There has been several incidents in the news involving youth who have committed suicide. The most recent news story occurred in January 2010, when 15 year old Phoebe Prince was harassed for over six months over the internet. Another alarming case occurred last year in 2009 when 19 year old, Abraham Biggs was being taunted by viewers who edged him on to commit suicide. It was estimated that over 1500 viewers watched as Abraham Biggs was observed verbally stating that he was going to kill himself, swallowed an overdose of pills in front of everyone, and then laid on his bed for several hours without movement.
So, what should you or one of your peers do if you are being bullied on-line?
REMEMBER: You do not have to handle this problem alone.
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If you were to be bullied or know someone who was being bullied, what would you do?
There has been several incidents in the news involving youth who have committed suicide. The most recent news story occurred in January 2010, when 15 year old Phoebe Prince was harassed for over six months over the internet. Another alarming case occurred last year in 2009 when 19 year old, Abraham Biggs was being taunted by viewers who edged him on to commit suicide. It was estimated that over 1500 viewers watched as Abraham Biggs was observed verbally stating that he was going to kill himself, swallowed an overdose of pills in front of everyone, and then laid on his bed for several hours without movement.
So, what should you or one of your peers do if you are being bullied on-line?
- Tell your parents/guardian or an adult whom you feel close to that you are encountering problems.
- If you are able to stop reading the messages on your social media sites or chat rooms, especially if the statements of others are still bothering you and making you feel depressed or ostracized, then STOP reading the messages.
- If you also encounter these bullies at school, then let your parents/guardian or adult whom you feel comfortable talking with know so that they can take necessary precautions and alert school officials.
- It is also important that your family or school officials seek out counseling for you to deal with the emotional impact of the taunting and bullying behavior of others.
REMEMBER: You do not have to handle this problem alone.
Visit www.DreamBuildersUnited.com for more information.
Posted by Lorie Nicholas at 4/22/2010 7:06 PM 
Categories: Internet Bullying, Suicide, Peer Pressure
Tags: Peer Pressure parent Suicide kill guadrian Phoebe Prince verbal abuse Abraham Biggs Internet Bullying school overdose pills
Categories: Internet Bullying, Suicide, Peer Pressure
Tags: Peer Pressure parent Suicide kill guadrian Phoebe Prince verbal abuse Abraham Biggs Internet Bullying school overdose pills
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