It’s easy to say, “Be nice and not a bully.” However, this doesn’t fix the root cause of bullying and cyberbullying. As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is working to help communities heal from bullying and prevent it from happening in the first place.
Whether the bullying is happening online or in person, it’s never acceptable to harm another person. The good news is that we’re raising awareness every day in the hopes that fewer children will be bullied in the future.
Get the Facts
As a nonprofit organization that focuses on social issues, we know that bullying and cyberbullying are a widespread issue. Here are some recent statistics from the (NCES) and (CDC).
20.2%PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO ADMIT TO BEING BULLIED
22%PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS AGES 12-18 WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED BULLYING (NCES)
30%PERCENTAGE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WERE CYBERBULLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (CDC)
If you haven’t already, be sure to take the pledge to prevent bullying and cyberbullying. Together, we can make our communities safer for everyone.
Cyberbullying is Still Bullying
Cyberbullying is unacceptable. Unfortunately, the ability to be anonymous online can embolden people to say things they would never say to someone’s face. At Text Pledge, we’re also fighting the misconception that harassing someone online isn’t as serious as harassing them in person. The truth is that both behaviors are a form of bullying and cause serious harm to the mental health, wellbeing, and safety of others.
If you wouldn’t say something to someone’s face, don’t say it online.
How Bullying Affects Young People
Young people are impressionable. In fact, it takes the human brain until age 25 to fully develop. Being mocked, made fun of, isolated, as well as bullied on social media can be devastating to a growing human brain.
By taking our pledge, you’re promising not to post harsh words on social media.
Before posting anything online, always ask yourself:
- Is what I’m posting good?
- Is what I’m posting right?
- Is what I’m posting true?
If you answer “no” to any of the above questions, please don’t post it to social media where it may hurt others.
Learn How to Protect Kids Online
Are you a concerned parent who wants to learn how to better protect their children from online dangers? Chris McKenna at has done a fabulous job by sharing all of the information he knows about digital media and how to protect young eyes. We encourage you to learn more about this great resource.
Pledge to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying
Are you ready to take the pledge to prevent bullying and cyberbullying? As a nonprofit organization in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is dedicated to creating safer schools for all students. Next, learn about pledge 5 by raising mental health awareness and all of the categories that go along with keeping our mental health in check. If you have any questions, please feel free to fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
