Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Who's Responsible?


Bullying has become a major concern in the cyber-age. Stories like the recent suicide of 12 year old Rebecca Sedwick are commonplace in the news. Who should be held accountable for cyberbullying? The article here suggest parents need to be better monitors of what is occurring online. Read the article and decide if you agree. Aditionally, what role should schools have? Should cyberbullying be punishable in school, even if it occurs outside of school? What role do parents play? Should they be held responsible for the actions of their children for not monitoring more?