The author discusses the rising issue of online bullying, comparing it to their personal experience of bullying in a small French town. They emphasize the need for a collective effort involving various stakeholders to combat this growing problem.
From playground to screen, the growing cruelty of online bullying requires a global effort where everyone — lawmakers, platforms, educators, and parents — plays a vital role.Bullying has always been a painful trial for many, a shadow over formative years. But the bullying I experienced growing up in a small French town is nothing compared to what young people face today online. Back then, bullying had physical and social limits. Today, it has no boundaries and no end.
Permanence: An insult or rumour on social media doesn’t disappear. It remains accessible, visible, and can resurface at any time, forcing victims to relive their humiliation repeatedly. Amplification: Where a confrontation at school was witnessed by a handful of people, an online attack can reach thousands within minutes. The shame becomes public and global.Governments, like Australia recently, are trying to address the issue by introducing laws such as prohibiting children under 16 from accessing social media. While well-meaning, these laws are challenging to enforce.
The author Rene Philippe Dubout is a Swiss lawyer specializing in providing support to Fintech companies. He can be contacted at
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