“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 her, among other things, "The world would be better without you." Megan’s family eventually learned that “Josh” was actually Lori Drew’s creation” (Sanchez 43). Cyberbullying is an increasingly common experience among teenagers around the world. It is argued that cyberbullying is not as devastating as traditional bullying; The internet encourages anonymous cruelty and reaches more people. While surveys have confirmed that teens do not appear to feel particularly threatened by cyberbullying, more than a third of teens who use the Internet have experienced 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 connection between bullying, bullying and increased risk of suicide among teenagers. “Increasing reports of youth suicide, as well as school violence, in the United States appear to be related to cyberbullying” (Hayes 11). Teens were forced to experience bullying online more 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 senior and honor student at a Miami high school, had sued her former principal for ordering her suspension. Evans was suspended for posting an angry rant against one of her English teachers on Facebook. "Sarah Phelps is the worst teacher I've ever met!" he wrote. After a few days, Evans removed the post. Two months later, she was suspended for "cyberbullying harassment." He's suing to remember... middle of paper......rd by the time they reach age 30, according to research from the U.S. Department of Education" (Hogan 29). Bullies enjoy being in control and power over other people. There is no escape from cyber bullying. Social media should be limited to prevent cyber bullying. Many parents often have children who are bothered in schools. At any age, a child who uses the Internet or joins a social network can be exposed to problems such as cyber bullying photos have been purposely published on social networking sites to humiliate the victim they created a fake account to post or send messages posing as the victim. Social networks should do more to prevent the increased risk of exposure of adolescents to cyberbullying.