subject: Awareness Against Cyber Bullying [print this page] Internet has become the power capital of this world. Such is its impact that even children are under its awe thorough their formative years. Trick is simple: It makes life and socializing easy. Kids love making new friends on Facebook and MySpace and being one with those who seem to live many oceans apart. Admittedly, it has its positive undertones too, and allow a great learning experience.
Cyberspace has given rise to a latest form of crimes - Cyber bullying. People, who know about online ways, use this medium to influence teenagers strongly. Their effect is strengthened if you happen to show yourself and your house on a webcam. Slowly they will extract enough information from you to use against yourself. Extreme effects of cyber bullying are quite far-reaching. Even lonely women can get trapped in this cyber crime.
Cyber bullying laws are in
For instance, you may be conveyed that your parents are not guiding you in a proper way. You are befriending wrong people and you are following a wrong career. You may become ultra-dependent on the bully after a time. Your confidence will take a beating. These bullies slowly intrude into your daily habits and influence them. You will surely become introvert and go through depressive phrases. One wonders what happiness these bullies acquire from tormenting little kids.
There are cyber bullying laws prevalent in different countries that attempt to safeguard your interests. On your part, you should not post illicit photos, should not accept sexual mails and messages and not open up spam mails. Cyber bullying campaigns like COPRA are being run by national agencies or NGOS, who take strength from parent's vigilance. Post 26/11, cyber campaigns have become prominent.
Responsibilities as parents
If you are the guardian or parent, you should make daily enquiries on your child's workouts online. Allow restricted use and keep news of their online friends. Check if they have been referred by bona fide people. Give them quality time and encourage them to pursue offline hobbies like gardening or reading. Don't pressurize them through strict schedules so that their state doesn't become depressive.
If they are surfing porn on video blogging sites like YouTube, which may become an addiction. Some people get thoroughly harassed on their cell phone, and so it is not wise to allow little kids cell phone use. Certain agencies also give you regular reports if your kid gets unwanted texts.
Cyber bullying sometimes also takes the form of online stalking when it begins influencing daily life. You should take every step in pruning this bullying.
EBook awareness
To offer you great insight and awareness, we have come up with a well-compiled eBook on cyber bullying. You will benefit immensely from this eBook.
