In recent years, confession accounts have become popular on social media platform Instagram, particularly among teenagers.

These accounts allow users to send anonymous messages, which are then posted publicly for others to see. Unfortunately, many of these messages contain harmful comments that target people’s reputations, spread rumours, and insult others. This practice is not only toxic but also contributes to the growing issue of cyberbullying.

Cyberbullying, unlike traditional bullying, takes place online, where harmful messages can spread quickly and have long-lasting effects. Confessions accounts are especially dangerous because the anonymity they offer encourages users to say things they might never dare to say in person. Hiding behind a screen, people may feel empowered to tear others down, leading to damaged friendships, emotional distress, and anxiety for those being targeted.

For teenagers, this kind of behaviour can have severe consequences. High school should be a time for focusing on personal growth, academics, and building positive relationships—not tearing others apart. Being involved in or even supporting these confession accounts is a waste of time. Instead of using social media to spread hate, teenagers could be focusing on their studies, and hobbies, or finding ways to support one another.

Moreover, bullying of any kind—whether in person or online—should never be tolerated in school. Creating or participating in confession accounts only adds to a culture of negativity and exclusion. Schools should be a safe space where students can feel supported and respected, and everyone has a role to play in making that happen.

Teenagers need to think about the impact of their actions online and understand that anonymous bullying has real-life consequences. Instead of wasting time on harmful online behaviour, we should be working to build each other up and focus on the things that really matter, like learning, growing, and making the most of our teenage years.