Posted to Canberra Times (14/8/2013) on 14/8/2013 at 10:16 AM Commenting on "Schools could be sued for cyber bullying: Experts" canberratimes.au/technology/technology-news/schools-could-be-sued-for-cyber-bullying-experts-20130814-2rx8u.html If this argument is to be extended to the community at large, every provider of "server" may be subjected to legal prosecution just because inconsiderate users use it for cyber bullying. If a provider has provided a set of rules for usage, and does so in the best interest of the users, they should not become a "victim of bully" in turn by the legal system. Technology is a two-edge sword; proper use of technology benefits humankind tremendously thus makes it a friend, or misuse of it such as cyber bullying turns it into a foe. If a school has no policy in reprimanding or dealing with known cyber bullies using the facility, or does not carry out such set policies, then the school should deem unfit to provide such facility. Education is more than just teaching literacy and numeracy. As an educator, I believe education should cover two more important things, namely, Respect and Confidence. Children spend their early childhood with "parents", and their characters can easily influenced by the parents. Many parents do not spend enough time or share enough love with their children, and soon they become "family rejects". They fail to understand the meaning of respect, because the parents do not deserve their respect by not playing the role of parents. Bullying is a consequence of not respecting other people. Confident people can stand up and defend themselves from bullies. They know where to seek advice, and protection. Far too often, people blame others for their own failings, including being bullied by others. They do not make any attempt to rectify their problems, because they have no confidence in themselves to turn situations around.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:28:18 +0000
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