Cyber Bullying

I read the article in Edutopia about Cyber Bullying and was proud that people were standing up for these children that face this type of torment.  Cyber Bullying is a huge issue with the growing number of students who use the internet on a daily basis.  Many students don't realize that hurtful comments or pictures shared on the internet is the same as doing it face to face and can carry the same consequences. 

It saddens me to think that some students, especially the gay and lesibans, that were mentioned in this article are being targeted for this type of bullying.  The bullying is so hurtful to these students that they are taking their own lives just so that they don't have to deal with the ridicule anymore.  This truly breaks my heart.  These students need to know that it is okay to be themselves and come out when they are ready.  They need to be assured that people will support them.  I feel that everyone is unique and has their own personality so no one should have to hide behind a wall and not be their true selves just because they are worried about being bullied. 

As the article mentioned everyone needs to learn how to show compassion and truly care about people as individuals no matter what.  If people did this bullying would not be an issue.