Cyberbullying is growing at an alarming rate. As much as no parent wants to see their child bullied, it is equally distressing to learn that they are the ones attacking, trolling, or harassing other kids online. More children and teens than ever before take their issues online, and this results in more cruel behavior.

As students grow up with technology involved in every part of their lives, cyberbullying has become a common way to harass someone. Although usually viewed as a problem with younger children and teens, university-aged young adults also experience this serious problem.

The average age of a child when they get their first cell phone is just eight years old. This means that many children are spending time on various sites as soon as they reach school age and are vulnerable to cyberbullying.

When most adults think about bullying, they imagine classic examples that happen in school. The thought of a student being bullied by their peers during or directly following the school day is unfortunately far too common, but it is not the only type that affects young people today.

Cyberbullying has reached new levels as more young people spend the bulk of their time on the internet. It has almost become a rite of passage.