Cyber+Bullying

__Cyberbullying__
**Cyber bullying is a huge issue these days. Because of so many internet sites such as Facebook, Formspring, and chat rooms, kids are being cyber bullied a lot. i-SAFE America took a survey and these were the results:**


 * **58% of kids have admitted that someone has said something mean online to them**


 * **53% of kids have admitted that they have said something mean to someone else online**


 * **42% have been bullied online**


 * **58% have not told an adult when someone has said something mean to them online**

**Parent need to be more aware of what their kids are doing on the computer. Kids should always tell their parents when they get a harmful message and make sure they do not erase the message so that their parents will be able to read the message for themselves. A good idea for parents are to keep the house computer in an open area so they can check on what their child is doing. Also, cyber bullying is just like regular bullying. A bully is always looking for a reaction so the best idea would be to not respond. If you are being cyber bullied, tell your parents or an adult you trust. Kids have become depressed, and even some committing suicide. Cyber bullying is not okay and if you are cyber bullying, remember that once you put something on the computer, it is out there and you can't take it back.**



Computer Technology