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Student warns of online risk, cites cyberbullying and phone addiction
Summary
A student presenter at a Rockville Centre Union Free School District TED-Ed event warned about cyberbullying risks on apps and cited statistics about teen phone ownership and addiction.
TED Talkin, a student presenter, told an audience at a Rockville Centre Union Free School District TED-Ed event that "every time you log on, there's always a risk for cyberbullying." The presenter said cyberbullying is "bullying that happens online" and added that "almost every social media website or app opens up possibilities for cyberbullying."
The student cited statistics during the talk, saying, "Do you know if 2 thirds of teens have cell phones and 1 third of them are addicted?" The presentation framed cyberbullying as a widespread risk tied to routine social‑media and app use rather than as an isolated problem.
The remarks were delivered as part of short student talks; no school policy changes, formal actions, or outside authorities were announced at the event. The presenter did not cite a specific study or source for the statistics mentioned, and the figure was introduced as part of the talk rather than as a district finding.
Audience members heard only the student presentation during this portion of the event; no follow‑up Q&A or staff response concerning district policies on digital safety was recorded in the transcript.
