According to Ortega et al (2009), bullying is defined as the form of aggression that occurs when a person is intimidated, excluded, harassed or mistreated directly or indirectly. If the victim of bullying is able to defend himself immediately, the negative effects related to the act are avoided. However, if the bullying is extended without offering support or help to the victim, the negative mental effects may increase. Initially, the root cause of bullying was traditional, where 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 controlling Internet activity. Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that involves the use of an electronic device as a means of contact (Dooley et al, 2009 ). Regardless of the cause of bullying, there may be cases of psychological effects that could lead to suicide by victims. Victims of cyberbullying are more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms and problem 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 prove difficult to avoid online bullying. Despite being defenseless in the face of online bullying, minors continue to use the Internet because it has become an important part of life in today's society. This creates a perpetual loop of… middle of paper… network where they can gather all kinds of information, including misleading information and threats. Beal and Andrew list many recommendations on 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 dealing with cyberbullying, Internet bullying lessons should be integrated into the school curriculum. Additionally, “establish a school-wide cyberbullying task force composed of tech-savvy educators, parents, students, and community members to develop and implement anti-cyberbullying programs aimed at keeping schools safe and secure” (Beal & Andrew, 2007) . Even though some of these might seem a little extreme, we must remember that these children are our future and that at any cost we should do everything necessary to protect them..