Chapter 1

Why Talk About Myths Instead of Facts?

First published: 23 March 2020

Summary

Bullying and cyberbullying remain among the most commonly cited concerns expressed by parents and educators. It is pointless to ignore real social problems, regardless of whether they are more common, less common, fundamentally new and different, or a rehashing of old conflicts and abuses. The key is figuring out how to separate the myths from the facts, and thereby identify the real problems. The myths that surround bullying and cyberbullying foster all types of dilemmas and frustrations. This chapter discusses 25 pieces of misinformation that are common but that also might be hampering one's ability to clearly understand and effectively cope with bullying and cyberbullying. The facts about bullying and cyberbullying aren't absolute – they are guidelines, but important ones, since they help people know what to look for and how to react when they find it.

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