National survey shows nearly half of teens experiencing harassment and bullying online

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More teens say they’re experiencing not one but multiple forms of cyberbullying. Things like offensive name-calling, false rumors, and even physical threats.

“It’s hard for the kids to shut it off,” said Mary Sok, a high school teacher.

In its most recent survey, the Pew Research Center found most teens believe their physical appearance made them a target for cyberbullying.

Researchers said older teen girls are more likely to experience bullying compared to teenage boys. For example, more teenage girls say they received explicit photos they didn’t ask for or had someone else share inappropriate images of them without their consent.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/parenting/national-survey-shows-nearly-half-of-teens-experiencing-harassment-and-bullying-online/ar-AA15THvF

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1. It was a real trigger for teens when I worked in crisis resp. mental health.

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2. America brews hate at home, in the family, in pure competition, and it flows from there

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Half?!?!

I know it's a problem, but I never would have guessed 1 out of 2.