“In 2006, 13-year-old Megan Meir of Missouri hanged herself after being tormented and harassed by her 15-year-old MySpace friend “Josh.” Josh told him, among other things: “The world would be better off without you. "Eventually, Megan's family learned that 'Josh' was actually a creation of Lori Drew" (Sanchez 43). Cyberbullying is an increasingly common experience among adolescents around the world. Some argue that cyberbullying is not as devastating as traditional bullying; The Internet encourages anonymous cruelty and affects more people. Although surveys confirm that teenagers do not seem to feel particularly threatened by cyberbullying, more than a third of teenagers using the Internet have been victims of cyberbullying, some to the point of fearing for their safety. Social media should be restricted due to the growing problems, crimes and long-term effects caused by cyberbullying. Studies show a link between bullying, being a victim of bullying, and an increased risk of suicide among adolescents. “In the United States, increasing reports of youth suicides, as well as school violence, appear to be linked to cyberbullying” (Hayes 11). Teenagers are bullied more online than physically on the playground. The effect can even lead to suicide. “The New York Times reported Saturday that Katherine Evans, a former high school honors student at a Miami high school, is suing her former principal for ordering her suspension. Evans was suspended for posting an angry rant against one of his English teachers on Facebook. “Sarah Phelps is the worst teacher I have ever met!” she wrote. After a few days, Evans deleted the post. Two months later, she was suspended for “cyberbullying harassment.” She sues in order to recover from...... middle of paper ...... by the time they reach age 30, according to a U.S. Department of Education study" (Hogan 29 ). Bullies are happy to be able to take control of others. There is no escape from cyberbullying. Social media should be limited in its scope to prevent cyberbullying. disturbed at school. A bully can still bother them when they go online at any age, a child who uses the internet or joins a social network can be exposed to problems such as cyberbullying. photos were deliberately posted on social media sites to shame the target. There are many reports that bullies have created a fake account to post or send messages pretending to be the victim. Social media should do more to prevent the increased risk of adolescent exposure. to cyberbullying.