Cyber Bullying Essay

Submitted By tjpete20
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TJ Peterson 12/3/14 Psychology Cyberbullying is something that shouldn’t be messed around with or kept to yourself. It is an ongoing thing America and it needs to be stopped. It is just an immature act, that kids try to be cool and funny to other kids are “different”. If you think someone is different and you don’t agree with what they do, keep it to yourself and don’t say anything. When somebody says a comment to someone that is mean or offending, it hurts them. But what if someone says something to you, it makes you mad. The famous quote is, “Treat people the way you want to be treated.” It is a powerful quote that should be used every day. Here are some facts about cyberbullying and effects on people. 43% of kids have been bullied online and one in four kids have it had it happen more than once. 70% of students report seeing multiple bullying offenses online. Filling up your friends’ Facebook feeds with positive post or quotes instead can boost their morals. Over 80% of teenagers use cell phones regularly, making it the most common way of cyberbullying. It is an easy way to do it that way because it’s on social media where everybody won’t be able to see it. 68% of teens agree that cyberbullying is a serious