According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 20% of teens in the United States were bullied in 2017.

   One explanation the study cited for this is the rise of social media use by teens, which has made bullying much more public and pervasive.

In fact, cyberbullying has replaced bullying as the common type of harassment teens experience.

Bullying on social networks is increasingly common
Bullying on social networks is increasingly common
Talk to your child about bullying regularly. Discuss what they can do if they witness bullying and talk about their options if they become a target. Being proactive is key to helping your child deal with a bully.

It's important to talk to your child about when and how to get help from adults.

Remind them that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but instead of courage. Talking about how someone humiliated them is never an easy subject.