In the modern world, it’s impossible to escape digital means of communication. From social media to online work and school, more of our collective lives exists on the internet than it ever has before – and this can have drastic consequences when cyber bullies use anonymity and the ease of interaction to strike. On this episode of Realiteen Talks, host Gary McGuey, High School Practice Leader for FranklinCovey Education, invited a panel of teenage guests to share how they work to fight back. Part of the issue, the panelists said, is that many users of new apps and other online methods of communication don’t even realize that they can be a part of the problem. It’s not always direct threats or negative remarks – even a simple misplaced or misunderstood comment could have devastating effects. When those little, seemingly harmless things add up, it becomes a much heavier weight for the person being bullied. That makes it important to constantly be aware of the things you’re posting online, how you’re interacting with others, and what you’re contributing to the wider conversation. You can never truly know what someone is thinking or feeling, particularly in an online setting, so work to spread love and positivity, not anger or hate.

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