How many times a day do you go on Facebook and see that someone has something mean to say about someone else? Children today are experiencing more bullying than ever because now it does not only happen at or around school but also online; known as cyber bullying. In an article of PC magazine online, there was an article stating that now people can be protected from online bullies with a new application from Safety Web for Facebook. This application would allow a person to report harassment and get a list of resources for where to turn when he or she has concerning social issues online.
Recently the class read Hurt People Hurt People by Wilson. In a section of this book Wilson discussed how some people inflict pain on others because of a pain he or she has experienced. I think that children today are under more stress than ever, from family, friends and even schools. With the feeling of failure that children are experiencing in today’s society it is not surprising that bullying is on the rise.
I know that several times I have seen mean things being said in the statuses of others. As Christians we need to be even more careful with what is said, even if indirectly. Often people will say things out of anger and not really mean what is being said. Christians and need to remember to try and be more Christ like every day in every action. Remember if you see something mean being said, make sure you send that person a message reminding them of their actions and always have people’s best intentions in mind.
I think it is a great idea to have a place on facebook for people to report bullying. I do not think bullies realize how severe their actions are; or do they because you are right, they are reacting to someone who has hurt them. It is like an ongoing circle and I think the only way this pattern of behavior can be broken is if more and more people (Christians) act like Christ. If this happens, maybe people will see how everyone is better off without bullying.
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