“Bullying is a common response when people struggle to attain status. Backstabbing, rumor-mongering, and enticement aren’t unique to teenagers; just look in any corporate office or political campaign.

Bullying in schools hasn’t increased because of the Internet, but its visibility has. Adults think that this means that the Internet is the culprit, but stifling bullying online won’t make it go away; it’ll just send it back underground.