Sixteen year old Greta Thunberg is just trying to warn the world of the dangers that climate change can bring.
So why is it that grown men and women are attacking her online? It could be that the idea of an intelligent young woman speaking her mind frightens them.
Or it could be that they don’t believe that climate change is real, something our government doesn’t seem to believe as well.
Whatever the case may be, it’s time for adults to stop bullying Thunberg, and start listening to what she has to say.
So why is it that grown men and women are attacking her online? It could be that the idea of an intelligent young woman speaking her mind frightens them.
Or it could be that they don’t believe that climate change is real, something our government doesn’t seem to believe as well.
Whatever the case may be, it’s time for adults to stop bullying Thunberg, and start listening to what she has to say.
Thunberg first started making headlines for her activism in 2018, and is now in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize.
She has ultimately become the face of climate change activism due to her protesting efforts and interactions with the United Nations.
She has expressed concern with specific topics such as fossil fuels, and the damage it is causing the earth. “The energy that we use to extract crude oil, coal,and natural gas are a threat to the local communities it is surrounding and the human population as a whole.” Center for Sustainability Program Coordinator Cami Sockhow said.
Thunberg continues to raise awareness and seek a stronger reaction about climate change from not only the general public, but the American government as well.
Although Thunberg is of Swedish descent, her passion for change has made her a household name in the United States.
Since her initial school strike for climate change, she has changed the way people perceive the issue, and has people talking.
Due to her groundbreaking activism and persistence, she has fallen victim to online bullying.
She has ultimately become the face of climate change activism due to her protesting efforts and interactions with the United Nations.
She has expressed concern with specific topics such as fossil fuels, and the damage it is causing the earth. “The energy that we use to extract crude oil, coal,and natural gas are a threat to the local communities it is surrounding and the human population as a whole.” Center for Sustainability Program Coordinator Cami Sockhow said.
Thunberg continues to raise awareness and seek a stronger reaction about climate change from not only the general public, but the American government as well.
Although Thunberg is of Swedish descent, her passion for change has made her a household name in the United States.
Since her initial school strike for climate change, she has changed the way people perceive the issue, and has people talking.
Due to her groundbreaking activism and persistence, she has fallen victim to online bullying.
It’s not fair that because of Thunberg’s age she’s being targeted and discredited by people who don’t believe what she’s saying is true or refuses to listen.
It’s also not fair that she is constantly berated by individuals twice her age.
From being mocked by Donald Trump to anonymous Twitter trolls infesting her comments with hate, Thunberg is seemingly not allowed to be a teenager with an opinion, or a teenager with a dream or goal.
The Nobel Peace Prize frontrunner has experienced an abundance amount of hate, as people online berate her for her beliefs, and attack her character along with her family.
Bullying Thunberg is already grotesque and ineffective, but realizing that it is adults doing the bullying makes the situation even worse. It’s time for adults to stop manipulating photos and leaving profanity-filled comments, and time for them to open a book and educate themselves on our planet that is ultimately dying due to their own ignorance.
It’s also not fair that she is constantly berated by individuals twice her age.
From being mocked by Donald Trump to anonymous Twitter trolls infesting her comments with hate, Thunberg is seemingly not allowed to be a teenager with an opinion, or a teenager with a dream or goal.
The Nobel Peace Prize frontrunner has experienced an abundance amount of hate, as people online berate her for her beliefs, and attack her character along with her family.
Bullying Thunberg is already grotesque and ineffective, but realizing that it is adults doing the bullying makes the situation even worse. It’s time for adults to stop manipulating photos and leaving profanity-filled comments, and time for them to open a book and educate themselves on our planet that is ultimately dying due to their own ignorance.
Adults mocking children for believing in something and having a passion for it is a strange thing to see.
Bullying is never okay, and adults should be the ones seeking change, not taking part in the problem. Living in the digital age, cyberbullying has become more common.
Often times it’s teenagers going against each other on social media, or adults mommy shaming each other for not putting in the car seat correctly.
While neither of these scenarios are okay and need to be addressed accordingly, it is alarming to login into Twitter and see teenagers support Thunberg while adults are putting her down.
Although Thunberg is only a teenager, her haters online are the ones that need to grow up.
Bullying is never okay, and adults should be the ones seeking change, not taking part in the problem. Living in the digital age, cyberbullying has become more common.
Often times it’s teenagers going against each other on social media, or adults mommy shaming each other for not putting in the car seat correctly.
While neither of these scenarios are okay and need to be addressed accordingly, it is alarming to login into Twitter and see teenagers support Thunberg while adults are putting her down.
Although Thunberg is only a teenager, her haters online are the ones that need to grow up.
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