Most teenagers, despite being introduced to many anti-bullying campaigns, choose to harm one another online anonymously at any time and any place. It has become easier to bully others with the increase use of the internet and social media.

Victims often struggle emotionally and academically through the causes of bullying.

“I got really depressed, to the point where I got pulled out of school and got home schooled,” Mary Johnson said*.

Over the years, it becomes easier to let go of the past and move forward.

“I laugh about it now, in a few years it won’t matter,” Johnson said. “If you have the right mindset it will get better.”

It’s very simple to understand that cyberbullying is wrong, yet it still occurs.

“It’s an experience someone shouldn’t go through,” Maria Brigante said.

Due to the nature of this harassment being online, anything that is on the Internet stays published forever somewhere.

“Comments never leave, even if you delete them,” Andrea Quaglia said.

Students find it difficult to seek for help or even guidance when targeted through a computer screen.

“People are embarrassed, or do not want to make things worse,” James Morris said.

Be aware that there are always adults to go to when situations get out of control. Cyberbullying is a form of abuse and should not be tolerated.

*Names changed.