Arguments for my position

-The rise in cyberbullying goes back to parents exposing kids to social media

"Victimization of young people online has received an increasing level of scrutiny, particularly after a series of high-profile suicides of teenagers who were reportedly
bullied on various social networks" (Pappas 1).

-Social media makes it too easy to or too open to allow cyberbullying

"They found that cyberbullying raised the risk of self-harm or suicidal behaviour 2.3 times" ("Cyberbullying doubles risk of self harm" 1).

"Cyberbullying is a form of emotional bullying that takes place entirely online and/or through devices such as phones, computers, and gaming consoles" ("Idaho Youth Ranch" 1).


Sources:

Pappas, Stephanie. “Social Media Cyber Bullying Linked to Teen Depression.” Scientific American, Scientific American, 23 June 2015, www.scientificamerican.com/article/social-media-cyber-bullying-linked-to-teen-depression/.

“Cyberbullying Doubles Risk of Self Harm in Young People.” The Daily Telegraph, 23 Apr. 2018,search-proquest-com.libproxy.adelphi.edu/docview/2028802446/fulltext/DDC0344F63854 1ECPQ/1?accountid=8204.

Idaho Youth Ranch, “Social Media Dangers and the Effects of Cyberbullying.” Idaho Youth Ranch, 14 September 2018. www.youthranch.org/blog/social-media-dangers-and-the-effects-of-cyberbullying.