The problem of cyberbullying

   
        The 21st century is the era in which various gadgets like cell phones, computers, tabletes and etc are the integral part of every human life no matter of age. People get access to the internet using these devices for education, work, communication and entertainment. However, websites and social networks visited using these gadgets could be very dangerous, cause diverse psychological problems and even lead to suicide.

      Kids and teenagers are the most vulnerable group that are often "cyberbullied". Cyberbulling is the bulliying using electronic devices through mean text messages, e-mails, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarassing photos, videos, and websites. It is very hazardous type of intimidation that can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and reach any kid. It is really hard to identify person who abuses their child because messages and images are often posted anonymously and spread to wide audience.
Unfortunetly, it is sometimes too late when parents find out that their child was cyberbullied and insulted in social networks.

     

        One of the sorrowful examples of this notion was recently reported by BBC. 14 -year-old Italian teenager, Nadia, killed herself after being a subject of online abuse. She sought for sympathy in popular social network called Ask.fm after breaking up with her boyfriend. However, her followers were very aggressive and wrote quotes like "Kill yourself", "Nobody wants you" and etc. According to investigation, she has suicidal inclinations before those messages, so they served as "the last straw" that made her jump from a high-rise building. Nadia's parents were treated to hospital because of her shocking death. This case caused a public outcry and Italian authorities demand Ask.fm's shut down. The anonymous policy of website that cause bullying-related deathes in UK and the USA are being highly critisized by international community. 

      To sum up, I want to add that all accidents related to the cyberbullying should be clearly and transparently covered by media. Moreover, preventive measures at schools and homes must be done by teachers, psychologists and parents to introduce children with these problem of current ınterest.