Think Before You Tweet

     Social media became one of the most popular form of media in today's world. It helped many individuals keep up to date with what is happening, in respect to politics, global issues or simply to what is occurring in their peer's life. The internet became so popular that many people are using it as a way to express their thoughts and opinions. I do believe that everyone should be allowed to have their own voice. But when bullying is involved, that is when we need to take initiative to stop this.

     I feel that physical bullying is often taken more seriously than cyber bullying. But why? Yes, hurting someone physically does hurt and can leave mark on someone's body that may hurt for a small amount of time. But hurtful words can stay with them for a long period because it is like a voice in their head that is on repeat.

     It is very easy to bully someone on social media because they are not actually confronting the person face to face. This is wrong. Students or even adults should not think that just because they are "expressing their feelings", it is right. There should be a line between how and when speaking your thoughts is allowed in a way of not putting someone down.

     I do see this as a concern because sometimes we think that we are not doing any harm even if we are. Twitter or even any other social media should be used as a positive environment rather than another form of bullying. Our world is already in disorder. Why add more problems?