Teenager pleads guilty to cyberbullying

Teenager pleads guilty to cyberbullying

This is another case of cyberbullying that has occurred, where one teenager has reached breaking point because she couldn't escape her 'aggressor'.  Here are some examples of her posts.

Following are some of the offensive posts:

• “Ready for tomorrow night? I’d learn to sleep with your eyes open if I were you. I’m dulling my knife right now so when I stab you in the face, gut and legs it’ll be painful as possible.”

• “You know how all these environmental friendly groups say that waste should be properly disposed of? Well, come on Lexi, do the world a favor, and properly dispose of your [expletive deleted] self!”

• “Your face is like a baby seal. Fat, furry and just asking to be clubbed to death.”

The reason?  The aggressor believed the victim was 'flirting' with her boyfriend.

The consequences?

Under the terms of her deferred disposition, Callahan is allowed to use her cellphone for talking and texting but remains barred from using social media until her caseworker deems it appropriate. She also must continue to undergo counseling, live with her parents, abide by a curfew and have no contact with the Henkels.

Personally, I think they are not severe enough.  Sure, the aggressor is supposed to keep away from the victim and her family, but what's to stop it from happening again.

And the reason is so stupid!!!  Over a boyfriend who might not be hers forever, and over the mistaken belief someone is 'trying to cut her grass'.  If this girl is believing this, then she obviously has some serious issues with her boyfriend or her self image.

Anyway, That's pretty much what I believe - we all do and say things we regret, but it's much harder to take it back if you say something about someone online, whether it is a threat, a snide comment or anything else which impacts on the victim's well-being.

(no) cheers,

Night Owl