Harold Baes' Blog

When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper; They may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they end up useless.
— Chris Colfer

Hello and welcome to my first blog! In this blog, I will be discussing about the social issues related to MIL especially cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is pretty common today especially that social media is accessible to everyone who has a gadget. Most people make fake accounts to try and destroy someone they hate or had a fight with. Cyberbullying has a big effect especially those who were bullied because they don’t know who are bullying them and why they are bullied.

First, what is cyberbullying? So cyber-bullying is known to destroy people and to make their lives miserable. Why do people do cyberbullying? It’s so simple, that certain people maybe jealous or hate you so much that’s why they make fun and destroy your image. Example of cyber-bullying include mean text messages or emails, victims of cyberbullying are bullied from the moment they check their phone or laptop.

The availability of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and computer has provided bullies with a high-tech form for these hurtful behavior. Cyberbullying can often be more dangerous than traditional form of bullying. It can take place anytime, anywhere and that the bully doesn’t need to be physically present with their victims. This means the attacks are often more vicious and cruel. The victim might not even know who the bully is or why he/she is being targeted. This could lead to harmful effects.

Cyberbullying is linked to many negative outcomes including its impact on mental health, substance we use, and suicide. Cyberbullying is incredibly damaging to a person’s self-esteem, social skills, and confidence. It can lead to anxiety, fear, depression, low-self-esteem, some unique consequences, and negative feelings. It can also lead to physical injury, emotional, mental health, and social problems or could even cause death. Since cyberbullying has a dangerous effect on the victims, it is wise and imperative to know how to prevent it.

Among them are:

Keep all of your passwords protected and secret.
Be sure to log out all of your social media’s if you are using a public computer.
Never open messages from people you don’t know or from people who exhibits regular bullying behavior. And;
Ensure privacy control settings are set on all computers and social media’s you are using

Considering those mentioned above, you can make it as a preventive measure from bullying and to also protect you from cyberbullying.

As this blog comes to an end, I would like to tell those cyberbullying victims that you don’t have a fault as to why you are bullied. Always remember that you are not alone. There are many people whom you can talk to regarding to your personal matters. You can approach your parents, family, friends, classmates, and teachers. Don’t be afraid to seek help and advice’s to them for they can help you.

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