A 12-year-old boy from California was assaulted by a group of as many as 14 students that hit and kicked him. The assault was believed to be a result from a Facebook posting that declared Friday was, "Kick a Ginger Day." This posting encouraged students to beat up redheads.
These actions are ways that social media have the power to influence and affect the behaviors of children and all who access social media sites.
Hopefully people will think twice about the messages that they post. Messages can and will influence the behaviors and actions of others.
Story found at:
http://www.ksnt.com/news/national/story/Beating-of-SoCal-student-may-be-tied-to-Facebook/6H78aJLufECQWs_wnsLouw.cspx
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