Faye katya M.

Maranan Ls-411

Editorial of Interpretation 03-01-12

CYBER BULLYING AS A SERIOUS PROBLEM Cyber bullying occurs when new technologies such as computers and mobile phones are used to harass or bully somebody. Nowadays, around 10 percent of all adolescents in Grades 7-9 are victims of cyber bullying. This means that cyber bullying can affect a person in a negative way. It can affect a persons performance and attendance in school, can also stress and affect his health, and can destroy his professional reputation. He can even think of taking suicide to escape from the harassment that he is experiencing. Lately, cyber bullies have been making news with the recent death of children across the nations who have perished because of online bullying. This means that bullies destroy the life of their victims because they weaken the selfesteem and sense of security of the latter. In relationship with that, teenagers still need the attention and guidance of their parents to help them manage their life properly and wisely. Although cyber bullying has been around for some time and some people would say that it is just a part of growing up, cyber bullies must be punished in accordance to the law. First, trusted friends must be consulted to seek advices. Then parents must be more responsible in guiding their children to the right path by monitoring their child. Moreover, the school must be also responsible in

implementing rules against cyber bullies in the school. Most importantly, the government must have the control to deprive cyber bullies by firmly implementing laws against cyber bullies.