Charleston psychologist Dr. David
Clayman shared his views on cyber bullying and how it’s evolving from happening
in the playground and around school premises, to the Internet, where children
are constantly connected and exposed to the dangers of bullying.
"We've
had bullying since beginning of mankind. Anytime we've had alpha male, and an
un-alpha male, someone is picking on someone else."
Dr. David’s observations outline
how he’s seen more young patients being bullied through social media and the
long-term effects that the long-term exposure to the bullying can have.
John Adams Middle School principal,
John Moyer, followed to say how children shouldn’t be afraid of reporting any
bullying activity they are suspicious of, and how they shouldn’t be scared of
being “snitches.” Moyer said, "They think they're being a snitch if they
turn someone in. Once we get rid of that stereotype that it's ok to talk to us
about someone, we want everyone to be safe and fun to be here,"
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