Number 4: Texting

Text bullying much like cyber bullying is fairly new, due to advancements in technology teens are able to bullying others in more create ways.

Text bullying is sending mean, embarrassing, untrue, or hurtful message to or about someone using cell phone text messaging. This can also include sexting, or sending sexually suggestive text messages to someone or about someone.

Many kids get cell phones when they are in middle school, which is when bullying, including text bullying, is most common. Almost 9 out of 10 teens have a cell phone, and about 1 in 5 will be victims of a text bully. About 1 in 10 teens engage in text bullying. Text bullying has become more common than traditional bullying, especially among girls

It can happen 24 hours a day, even at home, which is usually a refuge from bullying, so it can feel inescapable.
Text bullies are often much meaner because they don’t have to see their victims.
The victims may not know who is sending the messages, which can be frightening.
Teens may think text bullying is anonymous and that they can’t get caught. They also may use someone else’s phone to send the messages. Text bullying can often be traced, however, and the bully, as well as his or her parents, can face criminal penalties as a result.
Victims often respond by sending mean messages back to the bully, becoming bullies themselves.
Sexting is against the law and can result in child pornography charges for the sender or senders even if they are minors.
Text bullying doesn't necessarily go away. It may get passed around and it can end up where someone, like a potential boss, will see it in the future. This can harm the victim further, and can be even more damaging for the bully, who may miss out on job opportunities because of the text messages they sent.