Here’s an example of how how bullying can spiral out of control, and how roles can switch back and forth as assaults are met with assaults. It’s the recent news story of Jessi Slaughter (online name).
Parry Aft is interviewed by Good Morning America in response to this situation where an 11 year old girl posts violent videos in retaliation to the bullying she’s received. The videos went viral and generated even more assaults, including death threats. To make matters worse, her father recorded his own tirade against his daughter’s tormentors.
Parry offers some good advice in handling such situations, mainly her “Stop, Block and Tell” response.
First, stop the conversation. Don’t reply, don’t respond to hurtful messages.
Second, block the senders. Don’t allow them to keep assaulting you.
Third, tell an adult, the website, host or authorities of any threats to do harm.
If you’re a child, you need to tell a trusted adult. If you are an adult, you need to act like one.
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