Cyber bullying? You people will whine about anything. If you think that's bad, good thing you weren't actually around to experience real bullying. You know, where you are tormented in person and physically threatened? So next time you feel "cyber bullied", turn off your device for a second and realize people that are actually being bullied can't make it go away by just turning off their phone/laptop/etc.
Support but full support to those that have already stated the obvious..,turn off your damn device(s). Happy KAW'ing ️
Teach your children to stand up for themselves so that we do not have a generation of whiny victims Once a child stands up for themselves the bully's will leave them alone I was picked on when I was in elementary school but once I stood up for myself all my bullies became obsolete
Physical bullying is not bullying. To be honest I am sick if seeing that word used. It's a criminal act of assault. It's a crime. Children don't go to school or club or wherever to be assaulted. Society so often labels things with lesser names to hide the true nature of a crime. It is 100% unacceptable at any level. As for cyber bullying. Causing a person distress even online is still malicious harassment. And I'm not talking about farming so don't go there. It's also illegal. Think there aren't repercussions? Wrong. There are international laws, people can have charges filed for serious offences. And in the case of pre madonna footballers minor insults. The whole attitude of using its only a game or switch off is ridiculous. Would you say it to there face? How about to a police officer or pro boxers? No? Don't say it on here then. End if the day. It's a game. Stay civilised. Trash talk but don't get personal. Treat others how you want to be treated and use common sense and show the other people some respect. And no. They should not have to just turn off their device. They have as much right to play and chat as anyone else. Everyone needs to show some basic respect for others. The same they would demand is shown to them. It's that simple. And last ps. Freedom of speech is not true. It's freedom of speech with the acceptance that there are consequences you may have to face for what you say.
This is part of the problem. At the end of the day it's only WORDS! It is exactly those with weak minds or soft personalities that it affects. No one with a strong mind or who are proud of who they are would ever let mere words affect them in such a way. I teach my kids that words will only hurt them if THEY let it. Those who are that hateful and spiteful to others just prove they are beneath you and are probably just sad themselves. I teach them to be strong and help others, especially those who try to hurt you. If someone lets words affect their emotions so much it drives them to suicide then (as much as I will get hate for this) good riddance to a weak link in the human gene pool. Get over it and laugh it off. If you get worked up over it shut it off. Cause even if it is someone close to you you can most surely SHUT IT OFF!! [i want it to be clear I speak strictly of "CYBER bullying". Physical abuse and words on a screen are completely different situations and seperate of each other. While I maintain words can only hurt if you let them, even face to face, physical abuse from someone you cannot escape from or do anything effective about is uncalled for and should be addressed for sure]
Front. You insult everyone that you perceive is a victim saying they are weak or have a weak mind. Do you see the people daily struggles? Do you understand that children play this game. Children that have not emotionally matured yet. Well actually from your comments I see you don't understand how it affects others. For those who brush it off or are physically able to fend off bullies. Great. Not everyone is so fortunate. As a substitute teacher I see many children victimised. 3ft girls fending off daily attacks from 5ft delinquent thugs that pick on an easy target. Their parents do nothing to enforce discipline. If anything they encourage his behaviour. And yet according to your trail of thought the girl is weak because she can't fend off the attacks herself. It is a sick world. And we all have a role to play in making it a better place for our children. Otherwise. As you have just demonstrated. You are part of the problem.
I agree with this 100% People seem to be giving cyber bullying more attention than to actual bullying which is much more damaging physically and mentally
Okay so just so we are clear here, this is not based soely of this game, this post is aimed at any internet related areas. And to say that oh well you can just turn it off, apparently youve never been truely harrassed and stalked while on the internet. And on top of that why should people have to give up their fun or entertainment because some people have nothing better to do then be an ass to others? They shouldnt. And because you suffer with mental illness doesn't make you the weak one, it makes you alot stronger of a person for staying even though you don't feel as if you belong because of others. Mental illnesses are very much real, and aren't something anyone chooses. Kaw forums are full of uneducated idiots who think they know what they are talking about, if you do some research you'd already know about this.
Bullying on ur own against bullies thread wow what kind of monster are u u inconsiderate piece of trash. People like you shouldn't exist. Just leave
Optimal, that's why I blame the parents of these weak minded individuals, and the society that only says "there there"and hugs them rather than giving them the tools to combat it. If younger kids aren't mature enough or knowledgable enough to understand or handle the world of the Internet then, they shouldn't be on there to begin with. Again...parenting. It doesnt help that during my youth there was no "cyber" space at all. But those reaching into their teens should have a full grasp of how people are in this world. Lord knows there's plenty of it in their face growing up with the available media these days. Any other excuse is just that, an excuse.
Its called GET OFF FACEBOOK Jeez.. People seem to think social idolatry webpages are their only way to communicate Its an epidemic in the schools because kids think they have to "like" everything or "omg im so upset no one liked my status update in 4 minutes since its been up and i just want to feel warm and cozy and no one loves me" SLAP There was a time when there was no Facebook or twitter. We managed just fine.
My real response to this thread. Dont raise a weak child or dont b a cry baby. Old saying. Sticks n stones. Suck it up n grow up. Internet can be harsh take it in stride n keep going or stride ur ass straight for the door n have a great day
Welcome to the Cyber age Grand Pa and Grand Ma. You just can't turn it off like you did your B&W TV in the 60's and 70's. Great teach kids to stand up and defend them themselves. It is not like the good old days in which you fight it out in the school yard. Now they have guns and gangs. KAW is indeed full of idiots!
Front I totally agree on the parenting issues. But those of a caring disposition or as you would say weak disposition are those most likely to use the Internet to seek out knowledge. They are the doctors, teachers and scientists of the future. They are also easy victims for those less caring. Saying they can't go on the Internet due to bullies is denying them the right to seek out and share knowledge and others with similar interests. The abusers win. The Internet is not just here for those who are capable of defending themselves physically and emotionally. It is here for those who are also seeking help and friendship. For the victims of real life problems that they need to escape. And the sad truth is that many parents won't sit with their child and monitor much less help and guide. Denying those children use of the Internet is not acceptable to society. It is those who are abusive that should be denied access