According to Ortega et al (2009), bullying is defined as the form of aggression occurring when a person is intimidated, excluded, harassed or abused directly or indirectly. If the victim of harassment is able to defend themselves immediately, the negative effects associated with the act are avoided. However, if the harassment continues without providing support or assistance to the victim, the negative mental effects may be increased. Initially, the main cause of harassment was traditional, in which victims were attacked directly, preferably by people they knew or strangers they met. In modern society, technology has increased the daily use of the Internet. The use of technology has created new opportunities for youth bullying. In this article, I argue that parents are a focal point for young people and therefore have the greatest responsibility for monitoring Internet activity. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that involves the use of an electronic device as a mode of contact (Dooley et al, 2009). ). Whatever the cause of the harassment, psychological effects can occur, which can lead to victim suicide. Victims of cyberbullying are more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms and problematic behaviors, such as bringing weapons to school; Between the ages of ten and seventeen, victims of cyberbullying are more likely to report substance abuse due to their increased depression and fear (Leandra, Kris, Joel, Hayley, 2011). Due to the growing reliance on social media and the Internet, it can be difficult to avoid online harassment. Even though they are defenseless against online harassment, minors still use the Internet because it has become an important part of life in today's society. This creates a perpetual cycle of ...... middle of paper ...... net where they can gather all kinds of information, including misleading information and threats. Beal and Andrew list numerous recommendations for cyberbullying prevention and intervention. Some of these recommendations include focus groups, class meetings, surveys and better parent education. Additionally, since student education is essential when it comes to cyberbullying, Internet bullying lessons should be integrated into the school curriculum. Additionally, “creating a school-wide Cyberbullying Task Force, comprised of technology-savvy educators, parents, students, and community members, to develop and implement implement anti-cyberbullying programs to keep schools safe” (Beal & Andrew, 2007). Although some of these may seem a little extreme, we must remember that these children are our future and we must at all costs do whatever it takes to protect them..