Ways to Prevent Social Media Bullying

When it comes to bullying, the best ways to prevent it is to educate children and to talk about the effects of bullying. Bullying can be very harmful to children, and you can never fully realize the effect your words may have on a person. When it comes to social media, there are specific steps that can be taken to help prevent bullying. First and foremost, as mentioned, educating people on the topic of bullying and its effects is a great to prevent bullying. Also, the rules and terms set by social media, and standing up for what is right can be means of bullying prevention on social media.

We have all heard the unfortunate stories in the news of the devastating and sometimes fatal effects of bullying. Bullying is incredibly hurtful and can fuel the insecurities of developing children. By educating children, and discussing these stories we develop awareness of the effects of bullying. We must encourage our youth to support one another, rather than tearing each other via social media. By creating awareness and a sense of community, we can create safe havens on social media. Social media can be a great outlet for expressive youths, and this should be encouraged without the judgments and taunting of bullies.

In addition to educating the public and youths about the effects of bullying, the rules and terms set by social media are also methods to prevent social media bullying. Unfortunately, despite public education and increased awareness—there will always be bullies out there. These people feel the need to tear people down to deal with their shortcomings and/or persona insecurities. In the event that someone bullies another person on social media there are means of reporting that person, and removing the offensive content. Repeat offenders who abuse the privileges of social media will only be given so many warnings before being banned, which helps eliminate extreme bullying via social media.

Finally, standing up for what is right is another way to fight bullying on social media. Now, we aren’t suggesting that you battle people on social media and instigate confrontations, but if you see someone being mistreated on social media than speak up. Respectfully stand up for what you know to be right, and take the means to report what you know to be bullying. Abusive behavior should not be accepted in public forums and can surely be prevented by increased education, strict rules and standing up for what we know to be right.