This article speaks about a study that focuses on cyberbullying and the likeness of who the aggressors may be. This study is important because it brings awareness on the issues of bullying. There are many forms and sometimes we don't notice we are a bully or being bullied. However, this specific article brings attention that people who are within the LGBTQ community are 4x more likely to be bullied! 4x! How ridiculous is that?! Not to mention old or current friends and someone you dated or are dating are more likely to be the ones that start the cyberbullying. I say start because once something catches enough people's attention it goes viral. Making it more difficult to stop it and get control of the situation as far as online goes.
Why do I believe cyberbullying to be a major issue that we should concern ourselves with? Well, many of us know someone that is a part of this community or you might not know yet someone you know - close to you is gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual or etc. My point is that don't you want the person you love to be protected and know they have you supporting them before others put awful ideas in their head? Don't you want your young child, sister or brother to know that you love them no matter what? Unfortunately, many people prefer to be stubborn and closed minded to the idea they know or are related to someone that is LGBTQ. This leads to homeless teens that face rape, prostitution, drugs and so on. The second leading number in statistics tell us that people who face discrimination due to their sexual preference commit suicide.
Take a moment and read this article: YOUTH CYBERBULLYING AMONG CURRENT OR FORMER FRIENDS AND DATING PARTNERS because my fear is that even if the number showed some slight decrease when same-sex marriage became legal - it can still increase rapidly. Especially, with the trump administration undoing all the hard work the LGBTQ community has had. Bring awareness to the bullying because it is a small step to the ugly truth about what happens to these kids and young adults.
To the LGBTQ youth, I love who you are and I might not know who you are but I accept you. There are people in this world that accept you. You are not alone. There is a whole world out there and not everybody is like the awful people you have experienced.
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