I'm in favour of charging extreme bullying as what it is: harassment. Maybe these are kids in a bad environment pushing them to act out, but if they're old enough to treat another human being that way, they're old enough to take responsibility for their actions. Just as if it were any other kind of abuse enacted towards another person or animal.
But that being said, I think every step should be taken to intervene before it gets to that point. Kids should be taught how to protect themselves offline and online. Parents need to be watching what their children are doing if they are allowed online. And parents and teachers should be watching for signs that something is not right, and be willing to act in whatever way is appropriate to bring a peaceful end to the bullying.
But that being said, I think every step should be taken to intervene before it gets to that point. Kids should be taught how to protect themselves offline and online. Parents need to be watching what their children are doing if they are allowed online. And parents and teachers should be watching for signs that something is not right, and be willing to act in whatever way is appropriate to bring a peaceful end to the bullying.
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