9/10/09

A group of girls were fighting with one of their friends, Nicole. They created a “Rate Nicole” group on a social networking site. They posted embarrassing photos of Nicole from middle school and high school and invited their hundreds of “friends” to join the group to look at the photos, and tell Nicole how she stacked up. Cruel and crude comments were posted on the group’s message board. One message said that some girls were planning to beat up Nicole. At school, Nicole got text messages on her cell phone saying, “Take a look at what everyone thinks of you.”

What’s the Problem?

The problem is Nicole's friends betrayed her and are now turning people against her.

What emotions do you think Nicole felt when she saw the photos and read all the comments online?

I think Nicole was embarrassed and now she probably lacks confidence because of all the mean things that were posted about her.

How do you think she felt when she read that some girls wanted to beat her up?

I think Nicole as frightened and worried.

How do you think this situation affected the learning environment of the school?

I think it affected the learning environment my everyone was being focused on Nicole and the things that were written and uploaded on the website.

What advice you would you give Nicole?

I would tell Nicole to find new friends and not be worried about the things that were written and uploaded because real friends except who you are no matter what.

What advice would you give the girls who created the group?

GET A LIFE!

What could you do if you witnessed a similar situation online that made you worried?

Give advice and try to help.