Teen suicide due to bullying

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by EntropyGuardian

I feel like there is a massive disconnect here. Both sides didn't grow up with social networking over the internet or personal cell phones -- one side says there was nothing that could have been done to stop this but throw the bullies in jail, and the other saying disconnect the victim from all forms of communication entirely.

You know there's a step between, right? On Instagram, and Facebook you can block users from contacting you. It is fairly easy, too. Additionally, you can adjust your security settings where others (who you don't invite) can't view your posts or personal information. As for cell phones, a number can be changed fairly easily as well. And depending on your carrier it may be easier to just block contact from an incoming number.

If someone is talking garbage to you online and you're sick of it you have three options.

#1. Ignore it. The old canard about walking away? Being the bigger person? etc. This is the toughest one to do and takes self respect, self control, and dignity. This is incredibly tough sometimes and it does take its toll if you let it affect you. This is somewhat easier by magnitude online because you can press a power button and go watch TV instead. Harder to do in person.

#2. Block the senders/phone numbers or change accounts. This is the easiest way to deal with online harassment. Deactivate everything is quicker, but if it's less than 100 people bugging you it's better to just block individually so that you can keep all your existing connections. That's it. Connection with harassers severed and you can go about your digital life.

#3. Report the person to the police. If they are breaking a law, then report them and get a restraining order. This is a good option when you feel your life is in danger, or there are revenge-porn sort of situations going on that are clearly 100% illegal.

Sorry, I was bullied in elementary and a lot in middle school. I got my first cell phone at 18 when I went to college. Facebook was invented after I graduated and no one at school had MySpaces. No one is EVER going to tell me that saying "you are a monkey" on an instagram post is more damaging psychologically than having people laugh at you and insult you to your face. Or lay hands on you. You can't block someone in real life with the click of a button. You can't have people not shove you and trip you and call you a piece of **** to your face and just stop it like you can if they were texting you.

Take stock of what is important in life and what makes it worth living. Teach your kids to do the same and how to be the bigger person. If someone tweeted something mean to you on twitter, block them, delete it, and move on with your life.

All good advice but one clarification - the bullies did leave objects like stuffed monkeys with rude notes at this kid's house. The harassment wasn't limited to online activity.

[KM1174]

Originally Posted by RadiantBaby

Of course... You're giving advice about children and parenting, never having had any or having been one.


#fail

#fail for you. you do not have to have kids to give advice on it.

thats backwards thinking for you