Letter to the Editor: Important to tackle the issue of cyberbullying - The Independent Singapore News

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Dear Editor, I read with concern about the report, “More research needed on why people commit online harm, says public-private group after studying issue for a year” (TODAY, July 27). I am glad that The Singapore Together Alliance for Action or Sunlight AfA has been studying the causes and preventive measures for a year to …

I read with concern about the report, “More research needed on why people commit online harm, says public-private group after studying issue for a year” .

A professor from AfA has wondered what online norms embolden people to commit such cyberbullying acts and how best to support victims. It is rather important to tackle cyberbullying at the source point. For example, educate and remind our young age children not to post dishevelled or shabby selfie photos online to incur unnecessary trouble for themselves, such as unexpected and disgusting sexual harassment.

Instead, you should report the cyberbullying incident to the appropriate or relevant authorities for further action.

 

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