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Cyberbullying
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Why is it that young people kill themselves from bullying?
Young people kill themselves because those young people don't want to feel bad and just want to die for they wont suffer anymore
Just what it says .... teens that commit suicide. Sometimes mental illness can run in the gene pool of one's family, but it doesn't mean everyone in the family will suffer from mental illness. Bullying by peers is a high one for causing some teens to commit suicide; lost love is in the mix as well, but a lower percentage. Rape, loneliness, drugs, to name a few can cause teens to become depressed and eventually they feel there is nowhere else to go but taking their own life. The sad thing is they don't realize there is help and medication out there for them. Being in your teens isn't forever and life can get better if one chooses to aim for it.
Where can you find statistics on bullying?
you can find statistics on bullying on police pdf's on bullying
Make the internet illegal
Will Bullying or Cyber Bullying ever stop in this World?
- Bullying or Cyber Bullying cannot be stopped 100% thanks to man inventing more and more advanced technology, but the percentage will lower a great deal now that some students in some school are forming programs to protect the victims of bullying; parents; teachers; the police and society as a whole are much more proactive and demanding better laws once bullies are caught red-handed.
What percentage of kids commit suicide due to cyberbullying?
Studies from the University of Oregon estimate the rate to be around 14%.
How much does Selena Gomez suffer from getting bullied?
Selena is getting much more hate than other celebrities ever have. Especially on Twitter. There are hundreds of hate accounts on Twitter and Hate Pages on Facebook.
Why do so many people Hang themselves from Bullying or Cyber Bullying?
Because they are sick of people who BULLY them, they feel depressed and hurt and also heart broken so they hang themselves because their sick of all those wanna be bullies.
So a message to the bullies if you think its appropriate for you to bully others then STOP IT and think of the consequences you will face later on, on your future, and think about what God thinks of you and would he be happy for you? No, He won't be, but if you STOP NOW then its not too late to do that because He will forgive you no matter, if its BIG or SMALL he loves everyone and wants the best for all of us so think about it! Just REPENT its the best choice to do.
Another view:
Caution must be taken when discussing this topic so as not to blame the victims nor their parents. Ultimately, the bullies are responsible. Bullying has always been around and has always been quite cruel. For some reason, suicide rates related to bullying have only climbed. There are some theories on this:
1. There is an increase in single parent homes and other nonstandard family arrangements. It seems that children with 2 loving biological parents of the opposite sex who are married and living with the child and who are mature and respect the entire family is the most optimum arrangement for the child and leads to children with a more independent spirit and more ability to cope with outside emotional pressure. Outside of this, care has to be taken to make sure that children of all backgrounds have healthy role models of both sexes and any missing elements of parenthood somehow supplemented or augmented.
2. Self-esteem (and thus resilience to bullying) is also linked to consistent discipline. As child welfare services has increased and parents have become afraid to discipline their children because of a threat of prison, some parents don't discipline at all or use ineffective strategies. Discipline, in addition to teaching children to master their own emotions, gives a child a sense of belonging and self-worth. Discipline teaches the child to respect themselves and others. So a person who respects themselves will be more likely to stand up to bullies, be more secure, and be less likely to want to kill themselves. They will know that they belong to their parents even if they belong to no peer group.
3. Neglect of spiritual practices may also be a reason why more kill themselves these days after being bullied. Due to the Supreme Court's decisions, schools cannot really teach such things. While this preserved the right of people of all faiths (or none) to not be proselytized by the government, and perhaps reduced one form of bullying, it left quite an inner void. From the practical side, it isn't so much the exact beliefs that are important as it is the spiritual practice, discipline, added dimension to life, and a sense of purpose. Even if one were abused by their parents and ridiculed and bullied by their peers, they still had someone they could turn too, real or imaginary, who would never leave them, forsake them, nor hate them no matter what. Maybe it is time that schools add in neutral spiritual practices like moments of silence, meditation, imagination, and so on, but without preaching nor religious discussion. Spirituality encompasses a broad spectrum of practices and does not require religion. Even atheists can be at some sort of peace once they have settled all the deep inner questions. With the inner questions answered, bullying may affect a person a tad less overall.
Why do many people hang themselves because they were bullied?
- Victims of bullying feel alone; alienated from their peers and even their family. Bullying can cause a person to become ill; stomach trouble; not eating well; not sleeping enough or sleeping too much; low grades in school; either rejecting the friends they have or not making friends; have extreme low self esteem; feelings of high anxiety with a feeling there is no way out for them and thus, they become extremely depressed. People who are bullied (especially young people) will not only choose hanging; but cutting their wrists; taking an over dose of medications (often medications their parents may have in their home) jumpingoff a high area or drowning themselves. Laws are changing to protect the victims of bullying and the laws are also changing to make minors responsible for the cause of a victim's death.
Why should a Person Kill Themselves from Bullying or Cyber-Bullying?
It is always a tragedy when anyone commits suicide. Bullying feels very painful to the person being bullied. They may feel like a prisoner to the pain the bully puts them through day after day and it hurts very much. The pain they feel seems like it will never end, so they may take drastic measures. Later in life the bully may realize the weight of those actions and suffer as well.
Why did Amanda Todd kill herself from bullying?
The reason why ''Amanda Todd committed suicide'' or ''killed herself'' is...
That she was keep on getting bullied and bullied everyday! Also, she was cyber-bullied too a lot. It all started when Amanda Todd send-ed those naughty pictures of herself to a guy who faked you liked her. That guy started posting her naughty picture world wide on the Internet. Which some people at her school's found those pictures of her on the Internet, which made her sad and cry almost every night! Amanda Todd traded to a lot of schools but, it still came to her, following her. Amanda Todd tried to kill herself a few times before but, people were making fun of what she was doing of killing herself, from all of that bullying and cyber-bullying. People would make fun of her of how she drank bleach!
What happens after death if someone kills themselves from Bullying or Cyber Bullying?
- If you are a Christian then suicide is suppose to be a sin. If you are of no faith there is no answer to be had once someone has died. Most people often wonder where they will actually go once they die from either a terminal illness; accident or old age. Killing oneself is not the answer to get even with bullies because bullies have no morals; they probably wouldn't care, but your family and other friends would go through hell missing that person and it is important for that victim of bullying to realize that they are much loved by family and friends even if they don't feel like they are loved. It is important to talk to someone such as a school counselor; Pastor; parents or trusted friend. More and more States in the United States and Provinces in Canada are putting programs together (involving the police) to stop any type of bullying. Some schools in the United States and Canada have the good students starting programs to protect victims of bullying. Bullying is the number one topic even in the media and more and more people are become more proactive to protect the victims of bullying and also to change the laws that bullies who are minors can be charged and pay for any psychological or physical damage to a victim of bullying and also be responsible for the death of a victim of bullying. If someone kills themselves over bullying then they are letting the bully win. It is important for the victim of bullying to realize much more is being done to help and the victim has to only reach out and touch someone for help. Once through school and the victim is no longer a minor the memories of being bullied will fade and that person will have a good life syle and be stronger for surviving the bullying.
What is the youngest age someone has committed suicide from bullying?
- It is believed that 11 year old Thomas Thompson who attended Wallasey School in nearby Moreton took an overdose of painkillers after students at his school ridiculed him because he was clever. The general age begins at 10 to 14 in the United States where bullying is the highest. Thankfully, parents are becoming more proactive as well as many students in the school who form groups to protect victims of bullying. One must remember that there are only a handful of bullies and the majority of students are just fine. However, if any student or group of students who see a victim being bullied and walk on by are just as much at fault as the bully. Be proactive; get parents involved (in some countries and in many States ... New Jersey has a no tolerance limit of bullying.) The police are also creating task forces to catch cyber bullies and the punishments in some countries and some States (including Canada) are harsh punishments for bullies and even harsher punishments for any bully or group of bullies that push a young person to suicide over bullying tactics.
What are solutions to cyberbullying?
The solutions to cyber bullying depends on the website. Almost all website has a setting in which you can block someone. Blocking someone is where you permently remove any commuications with that person also for some websites you can report someone reporting someone may also result to blocking them however this does not take action asap where as blocking ushally does
Call the Suicide hotline 24 hours a day/7 days a week
1-800-suicide1-800-784-2433Below is a link to the National Suicide HotlineOther Contributors have said
Before you consider suicide, think of these things:
What one might think are Pro's to suicide:
1) you will not hurt anyone anymore
2) you will be free of your terrible life
3) you will never again have to do something you don't want to
Con's to suicide:
1) you will never love again.
2) you will never experience a sexual relationship again.
3) you will never again eat your favorite food.
4) you will shatter the hearts of those closest to you.
5) you will never again make a friend.
6) you will never again be able to experience your favorite thing
7) you will never hear your favorite music again
8) you will never see those close to you grow old
9) you will never have children (or you will wound the hearts of children you have)
10) you will never again be pleasantly surprised
11) you will never share another special holiday with your loved ones
12) you might satisfy enemies you have.
13) you will lose everything close to you
14) you will never again be able to dance
15) you will never again be able to enjoy anything
16) you can no longer laugh with people
17) you can no longer fulfill your dearest dreams
18) and much, much more.
How long has swimming been around?
Since Adam ate the forbidden fruit. Once he and Eve got together - lots of spermatoza were let free to swim about
How can you stop yourself from trying to call someone who dumped you?
i think the best way is just to keep yourself occupied, and keep yourself around friends. i know that there will be times where you will be sitting looking at your phone, but it will take time and just have the self discipline to say no. also delete their number, and any ways that you can contact them. (email address etc) ==I need closure though!== It is very hard because of the circumstance and i feel I need answers. Were together 9yrs were each others first and everything, he did sometime in prison a while back and I waited for him because I believed we were meant to be. He never wanted for nothing and I loved unconditionally. Moved in previously and after a couple of months things started to change. He didn't do much around the house and made me feel I was nagging when I asked for help he started to find me annoying. His wages didn't add up to much and quiet often I found myself paying for the rent and sorting things out for the house. I was very strict with him and always made him pay back as I believed everything should be 50/50 he didn't like this at the best of times. All he cared about was buying himself a new car because he had passed his exams and although our lease was nearly out he didn't care about a new home he wanted a car. The arguments started and I was always in the wrong I felt like for most of the time I was tip toeing around him, because he lost his rag over anything and everything and it was always my fault. He started being horrible - he wasn't sure he wanted to be with me, his feelings were changing and when he had calmed down and I had confronted him, he only said it out of anger and didn't mean it! But he kept saying such things - one day he was so horrid I asked him why he didn't just go - his response was that he had no where to go, again later he didn't mean it, he loved me didn't know how to be without me. Then one day he said he was sick of being unhappy and that he wanted to get as far away from me as possible - this time I told him to go and he was shocked said but he loved me - he was so confused he was starting to confuse me - bearing in mind we were meant to move into our new home that day. He left for a walk and before I knew it his uncle was at the door to collect his stuff unbelievable he had spoken to them in the morning and it was arranged! So I was in the toilet before he left he came in and asked me to tell him what to do and he will do it, that he didn't mean to hurt me. Without knowing where I was going to live he left me with my bags and was gone. I was homeless my old lease had run out and the new landlord will not accept me on my own because we thought it was couple. I had lost the deposit and haven't heard from him since. This is why I feel I need to closure - Even till that morning I was his world - even though he had said so many horrid things, then a couple of hours later he was out of the door............. It will be better in the long run for your self esteem. In my experience it will make you feel worse if you call as it will probably create further distance. If they want to call you they have your number. The truth of the matter hon is this young man was trouble long before you met him and ended up in prison. Prison can be a brutal place and anything could have happened to him in there. I don't think I have to paint you a picture of prison life. It appears he has been wandering aimlessly without resolution to his problems, but part of the cure is in himself. He has to admit to having problems (mostly anger problems from the sounds of it) and he hasn't taken the responsibility for seeking out therapy. It's wonderful to be kind to your mate, but another thing to spoil them rotten which you did! You took over all the responsibilities when you should have included him in paying bills, letting him know how much things cost and that you can't have everything. The other problem is once you have a prison record it is sometimes difficult to get a good paying job. The Parole Officer (if he has one) will often help with a job, but they usually are low paying jobs. This does little for your boyfriend's self esteem. It is also very apparent that he has had his own way for too long and doesn't like to be controlled, but was controlled in prison. Once out he was bound and determined to live like a gypsy and stomp on anyone that got in his way. Instead of using his energy to make a better person of himself he has decided to go back down that black alley yet once again. Don't follow him! In his eyes you were controlling him by doing all the right things and he didn't like it. He's spoiled and out of control. It is true HE HAD NOWHERE TO GO! His family has probably had enough of him and so should you feel the same way. He was using you as a place to flop! His middle name is "denial" and he hasn't learned one thing from being in prison. He blames you for all his problems and you should have asked him "Well, you weren't so great before and I wasn't in the picture at the time so what was your excuse then?" He's had a life of doing what he feels like and I have no doubt this guy wants bigger things in his life even if it means doing a criminal act to get it. He wants to have money, cars, freedom and be someone. He has a distorted view of reality. I hope one of our Supers Mackey comes along and adds onto this in a legal sense (I'm Canadian) but it sounds as if your landlord took both of you at your word and has already rented out your place and that's why you can't stay where you are. Otherwise it's pure discrimination. You said you had talked to him this morning. I think YOU are confused and fear being left out on the streets and this is forcing you to put up with his crap to put it quite frankly. This is NOT love! You are wishful thinking. Thank your lucky stars this guy will hopefully be out of your life because he doesn't offer you much of a future. This has nothing to do with his prison term, but he learns his lessons the hard way, wants to make it big and have his toys and then he thinks he'll be happy, but he won't unless he gets that therapy he has needed for many years. You didn't mention if you had family in the area. If you do phone them and see if you can live with them until you get your feet under you. If you have no family then ask a friend if they can put you up. This will give you a chance to get your feet under you, perhaps get a better paying job. By the way, DON'T leave a forwarding address for this jerk to follow you. You don't need an explanation hon, we've given you reason enough to kick this guy to the bricks. You did nothing wrong with the exception of not kicking his hide out the door earlier. If you don't accept the true nature of this man then you are stunting your own personal growth and the chance of meeting a wonderful young man that will put you first which you deserve. It's your choice! Good luck The best thing I found was to go and hang out with the opposite sex, preferrably your closer friends. They know you and you will value their opinion more than a friend from the same sex. It sounds weird but It helped me. The main thing to do is not call them! Whatever you are thinking doesn't matter, just DO NOT CALL. It looks desperate and needy. Show some respect for yourself you obviosly deserve better than them. Someone that appreciates you. Stay positive and learn from the breakup. A better love will come or he/she will realizes what they lost and want things to workout and become better, but let them have space to think. And yes you are capable of having a better relationship than the last one.
What does it mean when a boy make fun of you once in a while?
It means that he is fond of you! It means that he is fond of you!
What would happen if the Victim kills themselves from Bullying or Cyber-Bullying?
Very little would happen unless the victim belonged to a politically correct group. A few people might shed tears for a few minutes, and then it would be back to business (or bullying) as usual. The bullies would gloat and any oppressive system that helped cause the bullying will actually become more oppressive. If the victim was part of a protected group, school admins, police, and owners of websites will simply come up with more oppressive policies and use bullying as an excuse or means to bully, as ironic as it is.
The bottom line is don't kill yourself because very few would care, and that is being blunt. You do more to hurt bullies by staying alive and not letting them drive you to suicide. Someone has to be strong enough to put a stop to it. The system will most likely fail you - and partially because of the policies they enact to "help" you, so you have to rely on your strength and your friends.
Are religious hypocrites the worst kind?
Hmmm, that's hard to say. I think most people would say that everyone is a hypocrite to some degree. I would say that people who feel that their actions do not need to be held accountable to other people because they have the grace of god are very dangerous. It's hard to reason with a person who thinks he has god on his side. I think the nature of the religion is going to be important here. Buddhist hypocrites are probably not a real menace but the Big 3 Monotheistic have a long bloody history and a lot of justification of violence and oppression of non-believers so there is something to fear there. Hypocracy is probably not as important as intention though. People who are filled with hate and intolerance (whatever their justification) are worse that those who are filled with compassion and tolerance.
Disclaimer: This is a total opinion but "worst" is qualitative word and not a quantitative word so ultimately the question asks for an opinion and assumes that hypocracy is in some way "bad." :)
AnswerTwo types of hypocrite are mentioned in the New Testament.Judas was religious in that he followed Jesus but he was a hypocrite on at least one occasion. He complained about a waste of money, and said it should have been given to the poor. But this was only because he used to keep the money bag and steal from it for himself. see John 12:2-6. Of course Judas, for all his following of Jesus ended up betraying him and then committing suicide.
Jesus frequently had severe words of condemnation for the religious hypocrites of His day. Matthew 23 is devoted to this subject. He called them 'a brood of vipers.' Amongst the worst features of their hypocrisy was that they led many astray into the same kind of empty religion.
AnswerYes I do believe they are....I always refer to myself as a person of faith, and not religon. I am christian in faith, not denomination - not religon. My faith exclaims that teachers will be held to a higher expectancy or "measuring rod" then others, the reason for this is simple; the assumpution of the position of leadership, influence, and representation leaves you with the power of influence, and the ability to captivate others, or lead them astray. An individual who represents their own thoughts, perspectives, and exudes their own philosophies, lives by their own moral code, and standards, is only representative of them, therefore one cannot point the finger beyond that person...they are who they are...but when claiming to be a diciple of whatever religon you are associated with, and acting in opposition to what it is you claim to embody...one points the finger at the "God" or the religon behind you,insted of you, the human, and justifiably so, not to say we don't all fall short, cause we are beautifully human and we all do, and lifes greatest lessons come from our greatest disappointments, and failures, as a matter of fact I don't believe it possible for one to truly succeed without having failed. The Lord says one of the greatest things we have is our witness, our witness is a unique synchronous of our experience, our knowledge, our perceptions, our thoughts, feelings, and our faith which is supposed to resonate into our actions, and leave others in awe of what we have...ie/ a supernatural strength, a peace that surpasses understanding, a joy that is sustained in the midst of joy-lessness, a hope in the midst of hoplessness, a way out when there is no way...we are part and parcel to the body of what it is we believe in and when we openly cliam it, with out doing our best to emody it, we lead others astray, and are solely responsible for the careless impressions that we have left on others, and the people we've potentially "turned off". Jesus did not gain the majority his followers by preaching alone...but by practicing what he preached...faith without works is dead. Those who claim God are supposed to be different from this world and thus more tolerant, more apt to forgive, more willing to contribute...and least likely to be a hypocrite, unfortunately, this is not so. As believers it is our responsibility to bring others into the "body", and we do so by being a living example.What should you do when Bullies say to you go Commit Suicide NOW?
Talk to someone. As hard as bullying is to deal with, one day you will be out of school and never have to see these people again. In the meantime, find someone you can confide in. Talk to your parents or a counselor. They may be able to help. It does "get better."
Should or shouldn't commit suicide from bullying or cyber-bullying?
I believe you shouldn't commit suicide from bullying/cyber-bullying, people who attempt suicide, but don't commit it often are glad they didn't complete suicide, it only gets better from there. Plus people will be sad if a person commits suicide because they will lose a friend or a family member or whatever relationship they have going on.
