Nine Out Of Ten Teens Have Witnessed Mean Or Cruel Behavior On Twitter And Facebook [STUDY]

Bullying in schools has been a problem for years, and now it’s seeping onto students’ social networks.

A new survey from Pew suggests that 88 percent of teens have witnessed mean or cruel behavior on Twitter and Facebook.

It’s sad to think that some teens are immersed in a world of drama and ego-bashing online, but it’s looking more and more like that’s the case.

Senior researcher and lead author of the report, Amanda Lenhart, explains:

“Most of the time, these are pleasant places to be.

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