It is a “fool’s errand” to try to de-magnify the widespread use of social media in public schools.  Many prominent figures and students see that social media allows students to elevate bullying to a historically different level.  Some critics state that aside from the issue of bullying, the public cannot curtail free speech belonging to students.  How does bullying and social media demonstrate a new level of bullying?  What can be done to protect students from those who would bully students using verbal (written) means of social media?  What steps should a concerned public take? Is this issue a problem belonging solely to parents or the schools?