Though this picture may be funny to some, it is very inaccurate and hurtful to victims of cyber bullying
Many people think that cyber bullying can be easily remedied if they would just....turn off the computer, block that person on their phone, "unfriend" them, and so on. However, people can be bullied even if the don't have a phone or computer!
Much of cyber bullying is not sent directly to the victim but rather to mutual friends, classmates, entire schools, or even entire communities.
Imagine you have no social media, but many people at school do. A cyber bully can post something negative about you and send it out to the whole school, maybe a secret about you or a rumor they made up. The next day, you get to school, people are looking at you as you walk by, laughing and making comments, not wanting to hang out or be friends with you. It would be very difficult to go to school, let alone defend yourself to everyone.
This is why cyber bullying can't just be "fixed" by walking away from the screen.
Let me know your thoughts, whether you agree or disagree I'm happy to hear them.
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