A new term, cyberbullying, refers to a new trend in school bullying. School bullies post hurtful things and photos on Websites, in e-mails, and in cell phone text messages to torment their classmates.
Watch a video about cyberbullying made by a young teen:
An online article in USA Today discusses this troublesome trend:
Schoolyard bullies get nastier online
Photo taken of the USA Today print issue
Read what students who have suffered from cyberbullying have to say in this online ABC News article, School Bullies Take Teasing Online.
Send your opinion.
- What do you think about this high-tech way of bullying?
- Is this worse than physical or verbal bullying in school?
Why or why not?