One Boy's Online Tragedy

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One Boy's Online Tragedy

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Running Time: 3m 28s
Size: 62.0 MB


Source: FRONTLINE: "digital_nation"


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While some people turn to social networks as an opportunity to open up and be themselves, others are looking for targets. In this video segment from FRONTLINE: "digital_nation," learn about Ryan Halligan, the victim of a vicious cyberbullying campaign. After Ryan committed suicide, his father, John, went on Ryan's computer to search for answers. As Ryan's friends opened up online to John, he learned about the taunting that his son endured both at school and online.

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  • How do you think Ryan was affected by the taunting he endured?
  • What do you think Ryan's fellow students might have done if they had known that his bullying might lead to his suicide?
  • What do you think you would do if you observed someone being bullied or manipulated online? Would your reaction be different if you observed the same thing in person? Explain.
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