Bullying Moves From Online to Text-Messaging: Study

Bullying continues to plague our children, and as they become more technologically-inclined, so does virtual-bullying.  A new study into virtual-bullying both online and by text-message shows that kids aged 10-15 years are being increasingly harassed through these technological mediums.  Additionally, "unwanted sexual solicitation" from text-messages has increased by 1.9 times, from 2006 to 2008. HealthDay, 11/21/2011

Bullying continues to plague our children, and as they become more technologically-inclined, so does virtual-bullying.  A new study into virtual-bullying both online and by text-message shows that kids aged 10-15 years are being increasingly harassed through these technological mediums.  Additionally, "unwanted sexual solicitation" from text-messages has increased by 1.9 times, from 2006 to 2008.

HealthDay, 11/21/2011

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