Nearly half of U.S. teens (46%) report experiencing at least one form of cyberbullying—such as offensive name‑calling, rumor spreading, threats, or unwanted explicit content—according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey. But not every hurtful interaction online rises to the level of bullying—it can be a misunderstanding or momentary lapse in judgment. That’s below are some helpful tools and resources to help you differentiate what cyberbullying
is (and what it isn’t), take action if your child is affected, and access reliable tools and support.