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Sunday, April 16, 2006I don't get it
Cyber-bullying. I just don't get it. |
What is this new form of bullying? Bullying itself is intentional repeated aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power or strength between those involved. Cyber-bullying is repeated aggression and tormenting through e-mail, instant messaging, Internet chat rooms, and electronic gadgets like camera cell phones where bullies forward and spread hurtful images and messages. Bullies use this technology to harass victims at all hours, in wide circles, and at warp speed. The anonymity offered by this technology encourages some children to say things on the computer that they would never say face-to-face. Cyber-bullies feel removed from their actions and without tangible feedback (hurt feelings, tears) there is no remorse or empathy. This behavior peaks in middle school when adolescents are figuring out who their friends are and whether they fit in. Both boys and girls bully, and both get bullied. I was badly bullied when I was a kid, so I certainly don't mean to belittle the kids going through this now. But I don't think I understand how it's even possible. You have little choice but to go to school. And at school, there will be bullies. In some cases, there will be bullies on the way to and from school, too. But when I was getting bullied, I didn't give them my phone number. And if it were today instead of 20 years ago, I wouldn't give them my email or MSN address, either. Heck, I'll block you from reaching me on MSN now if you don't clearly identify yourself! So not to blame the victims, but aren't they bringing it on themselves? You can't stop others from talking about you behind your back, be it in the girls washroom, behind the benches, or in a chat room. But you can certainly stay out of harms way on line in a way that you can't in the fact-to-face environment of school. Remember, folks: the Internet was invented by the geeky kids who needed an outlet that was a safe distance from the cool kids. Just don't let the bullies know where you are, and then they can't hurt you. Cyber-bullying: another non-story.
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