Cyberbullying Dbq

Are we really free? As Americans, we like to think that we can do what we want. But maybe it shouldn’t be that way. Most students use texting, email, and social network sites. But some students abuse the methods and cause big problems. I am recommending that the school adopt a policy that allows the school to limit students’ online speech. There are three reasons why this is a good idea: cyberbullying is a widespread problem, it is materially disruptive, and schools have a duty to protect the civil rights of students, teachers, and administrators. The first reason schools should limit students’ online speech is because cyberbullying is a widespread problem. 1 out of 4 teen girls has been a victim of cyberbullying. 1 out of 6 boys has been a victim of cyberbullying. That is a serious problem that cannot be ignored. Cyberbullying can affect the self-esteem and academic performance of students. It must be stopped. (Document A)
The court clearly believes that schools should limit students’ online speech when that speech affects other students or creates a harmful environment. (Document C) The third reason schools should limit students’ online speech because it violates civil rights. The Department of Education is strongly opposed to cyberbullying and believes that school has the responsibility to do so when a target’s civil rights are being violated. (Document G) Schools should be able to limit students’ online speech because of these three reasons: bullying is a widespread problem, it is materially disruptive, and bullying violates civil rights. Bullying must be stopped because it causes big problems to students and staff at