Help is on the way.. we can hope.

We hear examples of this phenomenon 'cyber-bullying' constantly. It is in the print media, on TV and even on our own Facebook walls. We are constantly seeing people similar to Amanda Todd, who have been bullied relentlessly, being pushed to the edge and ultimately committing suicide.

Its a terrible tragedy.

I don't know what we can do as an online community. After doing a Google search on possible tactics to stop bullying there really isn't much to see. We have a very similar mantra of:

• Stay confident
• Stop responding
• Tell an adult
• Report to police

These tips are great, but not everyone identifies bullying as the same thing. There ARE drama situations that some may feel are bullying. There are actual bullying situations that may just seem like childish nonsense to some. There is a very blurred line when it comes to what IS cyber bullying.

I can really only hope for the future. 

I don't have any immediate cures for this, however, I do think that help is on the way. Just in class we had multiple people talk about their first hand experiences with cyber-bullying.  This isn't to mention that people don't have friends or relatives involved in similar cases. 

The first step is to recognize the problem and make people aware. Help will come. With the median age of people who are 'digital natives' rising, we can only expect those who are first hand learners in cyber-bullying will rise to formulate a solution. People who know exactly what its like and exactly how they got out of their situation will help those in need. 

Its not immediate, but maybe someday there will be no more cases like Amanda Todd.