Technology means bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards or street corners. As the use of technology begins to increase, so does cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is bullying that occurs using electronic technology. Electronic technology can include devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messaging, chat rooms, and websites. Chris Rowan states the obvious, commenting "just 20 years ago, i children played outside all day, rode bicycles, played sports and built forts" (The Impact of Technology 1). Because so many children are involved in the latest technology and no longer bother playing outside, it is much easier to access the Internet and therefore talk to and even harass other children. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying does not require physical force or face-to-face contact. Many kids say things online to others that they would never say in person: this is why cyberbullying is so popular; kids want to feel big and bad, in control and superior to their peers. The only way to feel this way is to be feared by others. Cyberbullying is different from face-to-face bullying in many ways: Cyberbullying can occur at any time of the day or night, and even when a child is alone. “Messages and images related to cyberbullying can be posted anonymously and distributed quickly to a very wide audience. It can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the source. Deleting inappropriate or harassing messages, texts and images is extremely difficult after they have been posted or sent” (Dealing with Cyberbullying 1). Cell phones and computers are not responsible for online bullying. Social media sites can be used in a positive way, depending on how... middle of paper..., thus making it difficult to stay away from them. If you went to a public place with Wi-Fi, almost everyone would have a laptop, smartphone and/or tablet in hand. Being involved in social media puts participants at greater risk of cyberbullying. Therefore, not creating social media accounts is also a good way to avoid cyberbullying. Bullying on social media is becoming a growing problem, not only in the United States, but around the world. Children can easily access the Internet and social media and then tell others whatever they want to boost their self-esteem. To prevent bullying on social media, children and parents need to be aware of all the dangers of the Internet and also what children are capable of. Parents should monitor what their children say and do online and take action if they do not behave appropriately.