tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post2841140139549771758..comments2011-02-03T07:20:03.778-08:00Comments on Technology and Its Place in Schools: My Views on CyberbullyingConscientious Views!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17264516017689530610noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-36657092365112409192010-10-24T19:05:08.746-07:002010-10-24T19:05:08.746-07:00Thank you for your wonderful comments. As Sir poin...Thank you for your wonderful comments. As Sir pointed out, I do believe that it will take all the stakeholders to combat the issue of cyberbullying.<br /><br />As Eduardo mentions, due to my upbringing I do believe that parents ought to take more responsibility for their children. I for instance, look at what I am doing if I combatting an issue that my child may be apart of. Lucky for me, my child is awesome!!<br /><br />However, many parents seem to blame everyone else, instead of taking a look in the mirror. Blaming never solves problem. Looking at the issues and dealing with it, is my approach. On the other hand, I know that we are all not the same.<br /><br />Thanks for appreciating my blog. It warmed my heart when I read your comments. :-)Conscientious Views!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17264516017689530610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-27663444512199074632010-10-24T15:47:27.374-07:002010-10-24T15:47:27.374-07:00Very informative post. Too may stories are out th...Very informative post. Too may stories are out there like the video with the high school girl that killed herself. The statistics are indeed alarming. I do agree with the idea of having cyber bulling included in the schools tech plan, however the prevention messages have to exceed that. Remember, students have access to the web just about everywhere, home, cell phones, cyber cafes etc. Parents have to be more vigilant and momitor their children use of the web. Another frustrating thing i realize when reading court cases is, parents want to take school officials to court when school discipline their children for inappropriate behavior on the web, claiming free speech rights are violated. This is non- sense! Very good tips for children to keep in mind when using the internet.<br />Keep up the good work!Jamaicangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537586819071141799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-8398097631978516532010-10-24T08:41:47.851-07:002010-10-24T08:41:47.851-07:00Excellent post...and it highlights that just as it...Excellent post...and it highlights that just as it takes a village to raise our children, it takes collective action by everyone to address inappropriate use of the web by these children. I suspect that with the high profile suicide of the Rutgers student recently, many schools and institutions of higher ed are relooking at their policies.<br /><br />As you note, bullying has been around for centuries, but the internet changes things. Dr. Jeff Lieberman, department of psychiatry chairman, Columbia University, stated recently that "the tools of the Internet enabled this cruel or sadistic behavior to be amplified and publicized, not just on the campus, but throughout the world. And that really contributed to the extreme emotional reaction that the student had and his impulsive decision to take his life."Britt Watwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487014790973980773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-53462985643523970342010-10-24T08:21:03.959-07:002010-10-24T08:21:03.959-07:00I must say your blog is really informative about t...I must say your blog is really informative about the kinds of behaviours that cyberbullying include. You also present really good advice on how to fight back cyberbullying and the roles the school, the State and the family must play in order to ensure security and order. You did a wonderful job! I also think your words are really respectful and mindful when it comes to discuss issues like cyberbullying dealing with diversity and sexual orientation. This all shows your great ability to convey powerful messages in a nonthreatening way, I enjoyed it so much! Thanks for a job well done!edurenovatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603846275674284907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-74550243124600530882010-10-23T20:52:16.355-07:002010-10-23T20:52:16.355-07:00I agree with you Eduardo - excellent points discus...I agree with you Eduardo - excellent points discussed. We are now serving a different generation of kids and parents than our era and the priorities are not the same.But as Kerry so eloquently pointed out - the role of curtailing cyber-bullying does not fall on any one person but on all stakeholders. Lets do our part to rid our society of this dangerous scourge.Visionary Leaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03502551204775429100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908182899521248324.post-44998733675893481332010-10-23T20:30:23.546-07:002010-10-23T20:30:23.546-07:00Very good post!
I like the idea of parents closing...Very good post!<br />I like the idea of parents closing electronic accounts in order to "STOP" cyberbullying their children. But some parents are manipulated by their own kids. We have the concept of good parents because we were taught with different values that have been displaced by the need of "buying time from their children" who are busy on the internet due to the lack of presence of parents although some of them are there, at "home". In many cases as I see around, very young parents, teenagers, who have their kids and move on their lives and leave their children to their parents or grandparents who at the same time are too busy or do not have any knowledge about the new technology. Very interesting information on your post, suitable for different discussions.Eduardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191893018415251489noreply@blogger.com