Back in my day, bullies were confined to name-calling at lunchtime, taunts on the playground, or fights behind the gym after school. But today, bullies have way more tools of torment at their disposal.

You know, there’s probably nothing that makes me any more angry than when I see kids goin’ at each other in a slug fest. But these days, cyber bullies are far more prevalent. Teens post insults on message boards, send threats through text messages, spread rumors via Facebook. To cut someone down, all a bully needs is an Internet connection and a little imagination.

So Mom, Dad, keep tabs on your teen, not only to protect him, but to make sure you don’t have a bully right under your roof!

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