The strange thing in the case is that most people, kids and teens do not even realize the scope of danger they are at. In addition, the users and abusers are also mostly kids in this scenario. Some do it for fun, others without realizing the consequences.
Statistics substantiate that a good 40% of kids report of having being cyber bullied. The figures for 2011 are especially baffling- 1 million kids being subjected to this!
First things first, so what exactly is this fancy word- Cyber-Bullying?
Cyber bullying is a form of harassing kids through the use of mobile devices or the web to cause a concerted emotional harm or embarrassment.
Many of us will now be thinking, how does such a incident occur and why does it affect a kid when the abuser is not particularly present in person?
The answer is right there in our face. We are a society that breeds on virtuality. The spectre of harm caused by cyber means is way lot more. Since the kids do not particularly understand the nature of danger or cannot express their discomfort openly, cases of cyber bullying come out in open when the child has already been affected to a certain degree. However, time of discovery,as a factor cannot be blamed for taking no action. It is the responsibility of parents, first, followed by educational institutes and tech developers to cater to safeguard mechanisms for kids.
Here is a issue-based infographic that we felt is a must to understand the nature of the problem and its pertinent solution. The thing to keep in mind is, we already know what the afflicting problem is, but when it comes to taking problem solving measures, there are still holes to be filled. Take a look at the infographic first:
Why do you think people indulge in such petty acts that leave indelible marks on a child's psyche? Can technology be blamed for human misuse?
Do ponder over these questions and let us know your views by leaving a comment in the section below.
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