Although it is true that Facebook can connect people in a positive way, it is often used for cyberbullying. According to Yalda T. Uhls, a developmental psychology student at UCLA, cyberbullying is similar to verbal bullying, except it is done electronically through text message, email, or social media websites (par. 5). In reference to cyberbullying, journalist Patricia Reaney argues, “It is always online. Even if you turn off your computer you know that web page is up, or that people are spreading this rumor about you. The relentlessness of it is very psychologically devastating” (Parks par. 103). For children, Facebook is a double edged sword. Facebook can either be used as a way to lift up others, or it can be used to humiliate. This is true for all ages, but children especially do not understand how words can affect others. Traditional bullying can often times be avoided by simply going home or staying away from certain people, but cyberbullying can be seemingly unavoidable as attackers can reach their victim through text message, email, and social media (Ulhs par. 2). Our society is so connected that it is nearly impossible to avoid the internet. Uhls also noted that the internet is almost inescapable and the bully is blind to how the bullying is affecting the victim (par. 2). This often results in pushing the teasing or rumors too far, and can sometimes drive the victim to suicidal thoughts or actions. Although Facebook is not the only social media website capable of hosting cyberbullying, it is a very popular social network. This likely means that Facebook is where a significant amount of cyberbullying occurs (Parks par. 110). While deleting Facebook will not completely prevent cyberbullying, it will definitely reduce the chances of getting cyberbullied.