Strict laws for refusing to remove harassing content on minors

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The Issue

I am friends with people who have friends in this situation I am deeply troubled by the growing trend where adults, who should ideally be the protectors of the young, are often the very source of online harassment against minors. This alarming issue of cyber harassment is not just a digital problem; it affects real lives, shattering the confidence and mental health of countless children. I have friends of friends that know people going through it. Cheyenne Ausmus has no shame in harassing her brother who is a minor online. The harassment is done on purpose to embarrass ,attack, humiliate, and bully her younger brother. Cheyenne is aware that it’s illegal. Cheyenne has been asked to remove the harassment posts. She refuses. There is an ongoing petition about her and her younger brother. The lack of accountability for adults in these situations has made the internet a dangerous place for our children. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, over 59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online. Moreover, a survey by Pew Research Center reveals that 42% of those targeted suffer from severe emotional distress. It is a tragic reality that many of these cases go unpunished, leaving perpetrators free to repeat these heinous acts.

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