F2F Class Notes (Lily)[R]

Bullying among children and teenagers is not something new but thanks to modern methods of communication it has risen extremely.

Cyberbullying happens when a child or teenager is threatened, embarrassed or put in danger by another child or teenager. This is done especially through modern means of communication like the Internet, social media networks or mobile phones.

A study by a Canadian University found out that half of the young people interviewed reported that they were being bullied. One of the reasons is that the use of cell phones has increased dramatically over the past years. Today’s children are connected with each other electronically. They call friends whenever they want or communicate with them on Facebook.

This kind of bullying has become extremely popular because it allows teens and children to stay anonymous. It is easier to become aggressive towards someone on the  Internet than it is face to face.  Many think they won’t get caught.

Cyberbullying is not as harmless as many people think. In some cases it has even led to suicide. Many countries have conductedcampaigns to make adults and children aware of the dangers of cyberbullying.

Cyberbullies act in many different ways. They harass others by sending photos or text messages to cell phones or by posting them on Facebook. Sometimes they send junk mail with sexual remarks or steal passwords of other children or teenagers and log on to websites with false identities. Children play internet games in which they tease each other in various ways.

Vocabulary

rebellious = refuse to listen to authorities (parents) pan ni

ex: When she reached puberty, she was very rebellious.

tease: to provoke or disturb a person or animal by importunity or persistent petty annoyances. (qu xiao)

ex: I hate it when he teases me about my body.

harass:to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute. (sao rao)

ex: sexual harassement

ex: They harass others by sending photos or text messages to cell phones.

bullying: to act the bully toward

ex: This kind of bullying has become extremely popular because it allows teens and children to stay anonymous.

ex: he bullied me = he hit me

emotional abuse= leng bao li, hurt someone emotionally

ex: Her husband emotionally abuses her by teasing her.

ex: she suffers from emotional abuse.