Therefore, to prevent this from happening, we need to talk to our young people and let them know that it is okay to come clean if they are being bullied . The victim's parents may want to talk to the bully's parents about the problem, but unless they become a threat, then they should report it to the authorities. Our young people should not keep this a secret and let depression take over cyberbullying; however, they should discuss this with a parent or school counselor. Additionally, parents should ensure that their child does not send offensive messages to others. So, if your child sends offensive messages; you should punish them by taking away their device or banning their social media account and teach them the importance of cyberbullying. Families who have experienced the dark side of social media would advocate for laws to protect our young people when they are online. If laws are not passed, this should not stop parents from practicing internet safety tips with their young ones. Therefore, parents should not wait to educate their child about the importance of not meeting strangers online or the effect that harsh words can have on someone; however, if it is not said in person. Parents should also monitor their child's actions online until they reach an appropriate age. Most importantly, we should encourage our youth to put aside social media for a day and do something