Cyber-bullying has become a serious problem, with over 70% of teenagers experiencing harassment online or via text. While some teens see cyber-bullying as harmless, it can actually have severe psychological consequences like depression and sometimes suicide. A survey found that more respondents had been traditionally bullied than cyber-bullied, but most felt cyber-bullying was a serious crime. The results showed cyber-bullying of Bethany hurt her in the same way traditional bullying did.