Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying hit an all time low on September 10th, when a twelve year old girl Rebecca Sedwick (read about her story here) jumped to her death from an abandoned cement factory tower.

A Florida sheriff has charged a 12 and 14 year old girls on aggravated stalking charges, claiming the two young girls bullied and tormented her in school and online. This case has drawn attention on an international level.

The incident between the girls started over a boyfriend, but soon became so malicious Rebecca's parents switched her to a different school. Unfortunately with text and social media connection everyone at an instant, the girls were still able to harass her. It must have felt like there was no escape. Cyber bullying happens in what is supposed to be the safest place for all of us, in our own homes!

I am not sure how I feel about an immature 12 & 14 years old going to prison. But I do know that just because the words are written and not said, we have to "own them". It may be worse that someone can read over and over again hateful words said.

"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by ending it today."

-Abraham Lincoln