Cyber-Bullying ... Is it better or worse?

Cyber-Bullying... Is it better or worse?

While watching the local news here in Mid-Missouri (ABC 17 News), I saw that they are doing a "special" tonight on their late news about cyber-bullying and Megan Meier. If you're not familiar with the case, Megan was bullied on Social Media and she ultimately committed suicide. Megan was only 13 at the time of her death. Her mother started the Megan Meier Foundation in her honor.

It's been six years since Megan's death. Do you think cyber-bullying is better or worse than it was in 2006? Are the laws "caught up" to today's world of instant access to people around the world?

What happened to Megan is tragic and never should have happened. One adult made a poor choice to create a fake MySpace account and lure Megan into thinking it was a 16 year old boy. The day of her suicide, the messages posted were horrible.  Megan's mother did everything right - she had the password (Megan didn't even have it!) and would log Megan on, she monitored what Megan posted and who she was friends with. This goes to show that even the most vigilant parents can't protect their children from cyber-bullying.

The Be a #BellaOriginal Foundation Inc. is committed to help educate our youth about cyber-bullying, bullying in general and the harm that both cause to the victims and perpetrators.  Let us know your opinions and whether you think things are better or worse.