I would absolutely hate to grow up today with the pervasive use of technology. Being a teenager was hard enough without iPhones, iPads, texting, tweeting, FB, Instagram, Snapchat, you name it. We had payphones and answering machines. If you missed a party, you missed a party. You didn't have to see the party pics as it was happening. You didn't have to feel excluded from all the fun it appeared your friends were having without you. Being a good digital citizen comes with a lot of responsibility and maturity that today's youth don't yet possess. Queue Cyberbullying. Unfortunately, it happens. It's real. Sometimes it's accidental but usually, it is very intentional and very hurtful. I've lived through it as a parent, as a teacher, as a neighbor, as a friend and I'll tell you what it never gets any easier. I loved this assignment and being able to revisit cyberbullying and retune my awareness and understanding of it.
Cyberbullying
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