One of the major issues that concern how people interact on Social Media is cyberbullying. In some extreme cases, the harassment inflicted has resulted in deteriorating mental health and suicide. Kids are bullied so hard and for so long that some end up taking their own life. CyberBullyHotline stated that 3 million kids per month are absent from school due to bullying. 20% of all cyber bullied kids think about suicide and a staggering 1 out of 10 attempt it. A whopping 4500 kids commit suicide each year which lead to suicide being number 3 for killer of teens in the United States (CyberBullyHotline). A person can make as many fake accounts as possible so sometimes it might be really hard to get away from someone.
But Social Media can also help spread awareness for these topics, a great example of this is a website called stopbullying.gov. This is a highly recognized website that describes what bullying is, the act of cyber bullying, who is at risk, how to prevent the act of bullying, and most importantly how to respond to it. The website also shared the key roles of bullying. You have the bully, the one who is being bullied, and the bystander that just so happens to standby as whatever is happening takes place. The most important information that can be found on the site is that they effectively teach and promote kids how to step up and stop bullying (A.).
Another website called lds.org states that when asked some kids say Social Media improves relationships with friendship along with parents. Research done by Sarah Coyne and Laura Padilla-Walker at Brigham Young University came to the conclusion that parents on Social Media can help give good positive feedback and show affection. One may not think it, but parent involvement on Social Media can have big pay outs. “You can’t be afraid to learn new technology, to learn new websites, and to know where your teen is” is a statement said by Sarah Coyne who is a professor of family life (lds).
News media can sometimes try to focus on the negative aspects when they sensationalize these issues but experts say some are actually using it for social good. Amy Porterfield and Brian Carter are to Social Media Strategists along with being speakers on the subject as well. People are being held accountable for cyber bullying.
But Social Media can also help spread awareness for these topics, a great example of this is a website called stopbullying.gov. This is a highly recognized website that describes what bullying is, the act of cyber bullying, who is at risk, how to prevent the act of bullying, and most importantly how to respond to it. The website also shared the key roles of bullying. You have the bully, the one who is being bullied, and the bystander that just so happens to standby as whatever is happening takes place. The most important information that can be found on the site is that they effectively teach and promote kids how to step up and stop bullying (A.).
Another website called lds.org states that when asked some kids say Social Media improves relationships with friendship along with parents. Research done by Sarah Coyne and Laura Padilla-Walker at Brigham Young University came to the conclusion that parents on Social Media can help give good positive feedback and show affection. One may not think it, but parent involvement on Social Media can have big pay outs. “You can’t be afraid to learn new technology, to learn new websites, and to know where your teen is” is a statement said by Sarah Coyne who is a professor of family life (lds).
News media can sometimes try to focus on the negative aspects when they sensationalize these issues but experts say some are actually using it for social good. Amy Porterfield and Brian Carter are to Social Media Strategists along with being speakers on the subject as well. People are being held accountable for cyber bullying.