The development of cyber bullying

The article examines contemporary cyber bullying research, which are presented with a policy perspective. It is evident that cyber-bullying problems to public policy involve conflicts between principles of freedom of expression, the best interests of the kid and the protection of parenthood and schools. The development of an effective plan includes all stakeholders, policy makers, school managers, parents and young people, in the sphere of the problem, as well as conflicting values. It must be emphasized that the literature which delineates the differences between conventional bullying and cyber bullying is extremely different, and that the two must be addressed and evaluated separately. The next parts thus lay forth cyber bullying ideas and frameworks for policymakers, who consider new and/or updated regulations, examine the problem and Internet harassment psychology, explain its physical and mental consequences and sum up results from current cyber bullying surveys. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations for implementing acceptable usage rules at the school board and at the local school levels, as well as family contracts for home use.