When social media was created, it became an innovative way to stay connected with people. He captured the minds and hearts of many. People could communicate and share anything with anyone at any time. Social media is more popular among teenagers than adults, and it is more popular among younger adolescents than older ones (Kowalski, Limber, and Agatston 4). They find it as a better alternative to communicate with their peers. Unfortunately, like all new inventions, its purpose was inevitably perverted. The misuse of social media has paved the way for the harm and negativity of cyberbullying. Physical bullying still happens. However, with the advent of social media, people are facing a new type of bullying known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of emails, digital messages, websites, or images to intimidate someone (Kowalski, Limber, and Agatston 1). Cyberbullying is a relatively new topic, as it hasn't been touched on much. Cyberbullying can occur in any age group. Even so, it appears to be more common among teenagers. In 1900, the main thing a child had to worry about was the schoolyard bully. With the advancement and convenience of technology, teenagers grow up surrounded by technology. Therefore, accessing social media has been made easier and better. Unfortunately, it makes it easier to use cyberbullying in various forms. Cyberbullying can branch out in several ways that can further degrade people. Flaming is a heated exchange between two or more people using social media (Kowalski, Limber, and Agatston 62). It is used as a form of harassment, sending hurtful messages to someone via communication technology (Kelsey 109). To vilify is to publish cruel and false information for the sole purpose of...... middle of paper...... Times 5 December 2010: A38. Network. April 21, 2014. Jacobs, Thomas A. Teen investigated for cyberbullying. Minneapolis: Free Spirit, 2010. 160. Print.Kelsey, Candice M. Generation Myspace: Helping Your Teens Survive Adolescence Online. New York: Marlowe and Company, 2007. Page no. Print.Kowalski, Robin B., Susan P. Agile, and Patricia W. Agatston. Cyberbullying: Bullying in the digital age. Second ed. Chinchester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012. Page No. Press. Meadows, Bob. "The Web: The Bully's New Playground." People March 14, 2005: 152-60. Network. April 20, 2014. Rogers, Vanessa. Cyberbullying. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2010. Page no. Print.Trolley, Barbara C. and Constance Hanel. Cyber ​​Kids, Cyber ​​Bullying, Cyber ​​Balance. Thousand Oaks: Corwin, 2010. Page No. Press.