Cyber-Bullying affect child’s development
Cyber-bullying
in the form of harassing text messages and derogatory posts on children’s
social media accounts is now commonplace. Even though it may
not take place in person, the emotional and psychological effects of
cyber-bullying are just as destructive. “Kids that are bullied are likely to
experience anxiety, depression, loneliness and unhappiness” explains
Jennifer N. Caudle, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician in
Philadelphia. Making the issue worse is the fact that such negative effects of
bullying often go unnoticed, as many victims feel the need to conceal the
fact that they are being bullied because they are embarrassed or afraid of
further bullying. They may become quieter in class and; as a result, the
bullying can become a hindrance on their academic success. Therefore, bullying
is a problem that, if left unattended, can become a significant hurdle in
a child’s development.
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