Last Updated on August 15, 2024 by Nadeem Ahmed
As of 2015, Love Island has become one of the most popular shows in British pop culture, with ratings in the millions. This show is becoming more popular day by day. Research shows that the popularity of reality shows is increasing due to their unique title created by producers. They made the title so attractive that the audience immediately associates with it, which is the central part of their strategy. But these kinds of shows give rise to cyberbullying as well.
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What is cyberbullying? Why do people get bullied?
Cyberbullying is the deliberate, purposeful, repeated act of harassing a victim over the internet, usually anonymously, through computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. In some cases, cyberbullying can cause more harm to the victim than conventional physical bullying in the real world.
The issue of cyberbullying has been plaguing social media platforms for a long time.
- Cyber-harassment on Facebook led to the tragic suicide of Megan Meier, a 13-year-old girl, in 2007.
- A girl who sent her nude photo to her boyfriend while they were dating was disseminated by her boyfriend to her classmates in July 2008, leading her to commit suicide in her closet. After disseminating the nude photo, she was allegedly cyberbullied by her classmates.
- The Internet also disseminated a photo of Hope Sitwell, a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide in 2010. Cyberbullying has a tremendous impact and must be stopped or prevented now.
What Can You Do to Stop Cyberbullying?
You must keep an eye on your child in your role as a parent. The thought of your child being cyberbullied is probably always on your mind. Your child may be hurting others’ hearts, but you may wonder if you’re doing it to them. Parents may want to educate and protect their children if they are in danger. The methods of protection from cyberbullying are essential for the modern age. Having access to your child’s devices or monitoring their online activities is part of your right as a parent, as long as you find the balance between monitoring activities and allowing them necessary privacy.
How can reality shows be the reason for cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is primarily conducted on social media platforms. Recent research indicates that Instagram is the most commonly used social media platform for cyberbullying with a 42% rate, and Facebook and Snapchat with 37% and 31%, respectively. Cyberbullying was observed less frequently on WhatsApp (12%), YouTube (12%), and Twitter (9%).
Reality shows are also prone to cyberbullying. The act of cyberbullying happening on and behind the scenes is neglected due to its entertaining content. Most people think that reality shows are a source of entertainment; it is not wrong – but also a source of harassment. The act of cyberbullying is happening publically, which is affecting the young generation.
How do reality shows appear to be good or bad for viewers?
There are many ways to spread cyberbullying through reality shows. Several forms of behavior can portray bullying, including creating a villain, misinterpreting comments, calling names, putting up an attitude, and blackmailing to become the most popular contestant.
Some reality shows apply privacy terms to their content, and they show this content on premium. Parents should keep an eye on their children and teach them to avoid such content.
Conclusion
Cyberbullying is a way to bully a person with the help of electronic media. Depending on the country you live in, there are different law practices regarding cyberbullying. No matter the situation in your country, by following some rules and keeping eye on your child’s behaviour, cyberbullying can be prevented and reduced.
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