Cyber Bullying Essay

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Everyone loves convenience. Without this we would not have developed much of the technology that we currently take for granted. The rise of convenient Internet access has drastically affected our lives. Though this convenience has its benefits, this technology has several negative effects on our social lives. Bullying is always a problem most teens have encountered at one time or another. Although it used to be a problem that one could avoid, the rise of the Internet has led to cyber bullying. This is the method of bullying someone over the Internet or instant messaging. Contrary to traditional bullying, cyber bullying cannot be avoided. As it turns out, bullies have a lot more "confidence" behind a glowing screen. Cyber bullying has led to many teen suicides. Not only does the bully have to deal with the guilt from that, but is also susceptible to facing legal charges. Some states have included electronic forms of communication in their harassing and stalking laws. They group cyber bullying into groups including cyber stalking and cyber harassing. Cyber stalking is the use of electronic devices to act in threatening or malicious behaviors. Crimes vary from misdemeanors to felonies. Cyber harassment is different than cyber stalking in that it may not be a credible threat. Like what was mentioned earlier, cyber bullying has led to an increase of teen suicides. This may be because the bully can't see how the other person is affected. The victim is less likely to be around others when bullied and will often turn inwards instead of consulting another person. If the situation leads to suicide, not only is the victim affected, but most everyone that that person has ever known. The bully has to deal with the guilt. Family members and ... ... middle of paper ... ... to introvert tendencies and social awkwardness. Trusting your online friends more than your real friends is a sign that your real relationships are weak at best and nonexistent at worst. Matchmaking sites are an undisputedly popular way to find a partner. But how effective are they? Can their matchmaking "algorithms" find someone their perfect match? Studies have shown that marriages originating from a matchmaking website is slightly more successful than those that start offline. Contrary to this is that many counselors believe the ease of starting a new relationship online can lead to divorces or cheating. Many effects of the Internet have been negative on our social lives, even though there are some benefits as well. The Internet is a powerful tool, but with every tool comes good and bad. Maybe one day the Internet will draw us closer together than before.

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