Are You Internet Kind? Or are You a CyberBully?
The online world can be a wonderful way to connect with family, friends and those who have similar interests and beliefs, but Internet bullies, these unhappy, miserable trolls who hide behind their keyboard are real! The lengths in which they would go for clout, to feel that buzz, to feel powerful is rather disturbing. They derive great pleasure from hurting, taunting, tormenting, crippling, denigrating people for the enjoyment of others online. Bullies usually have a low self-esteem and try to boost their own self-worth by putting others down; they may appear strong and in control but from the inside most of them feel insecure, inadequate and inferior. To feel better about themselves, they try to project it onto others. Cyberbullying hurts people, and in some cases is against the law. People need to consider the consequences of posting, commenting or forwarding something that might hurt someone else, because what you post on the internet could come back to haunt you later on. So before you hit the send button, take into consideration the impact of your words, ask yourself if the message being sent could be interpreted in any way hurtful, negative, or objectionable. Parents, talk to your children about internet bullying and how to be internet KIND; How to use the internet as a platform to spread POSITIVITY instead of negativity. Essentially, it is more important to always remember to model the behavior you want your children to replicate.
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