1) Based on surveys of students, cyber bullying is a significant problem affecting nearly half of teens. Anonymous online bullying and texting are common forms of cyber bullying. 2) The author's own survey of students at their high school found that half had been cyber bullied, more than national surveys suggest, indicating it may be a larger problem than recognized. 3) The book "Twisted" depicts examples of cyber bullying that align with research on its impacts, though the incidence in the book was isolated rather than repeatedly over time as studies show cyber bullying often occurs.