"Bullying" is a feature of collectivism. Conformity, and the means to enforce it, are being taught to kids at a very young age. Diversity is no longer being a unique individual but part of an established identity group.

More collectivism = more bullying.

This is why it has changed since many of us grew up. So yes, many of us had to deal with bullies but not on a level like today. Add in absent parents and the only source of self-esteem is peer groups.

Social media is made for Libs by Libs. It is low information, promotes consumerism, easy to manipulate users with nudging techniques, and high school cliquish for superficial adults. Many I know who seriously use it have stopped because they've taken stock on how it makes them feel. Subjective, I know.

The socials were also created by intellectual children (no accountability, "maybe somebody dies"). So it's no surprise to me that the socials that are being used to create a culture of bullying.

No minor, bullied or not, should really be on the socials IMHO.