Many people have come to the man's defense saying that the kid deserved it, and this is a way to handle bullies. But most people also only read the headline and don't see that he was charged with a felony.
School is back in session and even though cyberbullying can happen year-round, a lot of it can originate in school. It's a great time to talk about it with kids and help prevent it together.
Bullying is serious stuff and it's something everyone in their lives has been exposed to in some capacity. There is nothing more offensive than the behavior that can destroy young lives, so it's encouraging that legislation is being presented to toughen Minnesota's stance on bullying.
Most of us at some point in our life has dealt with a bully. It's no fun. As a parent, it breaks your heart to see this happen to your child. You want them to be safe and feel safe, and bullying destroys that. Another very frightening thing for parents is the addition of cyber bullying. Now children can't even feel safe at home.