According to the Pew Internet survey, 95% of American teenagers are actively using social networks online. From the age of 12 up to 17 years old, these children are logging on to their social websites daily. Pew survey the activity the teens engage in while online, "in both good and bad ways."
More and more teenagers are using the Internet as a new form of bullying. They attack each other, via online messages, sending hate letters or threats. Most kids don't know how to response to the abuse and others don't understand the impact it has on those they "cyberbully."
The media has drawn alot of attention to the new way of teen mean, but it is up to the parents to monitor their kids and their Internet activity. As well as, the responsibility of the teen him/herself to stand up against the bully and recognize it can hurt others.
