New research pins cyber-victimisation on adolescents' own rational choices and routine online activities. Ignorance is no excuse.
FO Take · Score 85
Adolescents are not passive victims of online malice. Research shows their 'rational choices' and 'routine activities' online directly contribute to their own cyber-victimisation. We must stop coddling them with digital literacy platitudes and instead demand accountability for their online presence. Are we too afraid to tell teenagers they are often to blame for their own digital misfortunes?
The strongest counter
Blaming adolescents for cyber-victimisation ignores the predatory nature of online environments. Focus should remain on platform accountability and robust protective measures, not victim-blaming.
