Bullying in all forms is counterproductive and leads to long term issues with the person bullied as well as his peers. With the advances in technology, more and more children have access to internet and bullying as also entered the cyber world. It is reported that 7 out of 10 children become victim of bullying online. The common platforms where bullying happens is Facebook twitter, instant message, snap chat, email, websites, photo video sharing, online gaming. The common effects of cyber bullying on children are skipping school, taking to drugs, running away from home, eating disorder, alcohol abuse, entering into anti social behavior, self harm and depression. The most important way of preventing cyber bullying is to add only known individuals and reporting any conversation that makes a person feel uncomfortable. It is very important for parents and caregivers to inform children about cyber bullying and being open to any conversation related to their problems. Parents need to be vigilant to any change in the behavior of their children or their friends which might be indicative of any online bullying. In cases of cyber bullying, it is important to take a screenshot of the conversation, print the evidence and don't retaliate, block the person and talk about it to somebody who is trustworthy. The biggest problem with cyber bullying is that it is not bound by domestic or national borders, a bully might be sitting best doors or he might be on the other side of the globe. As with any other cybercrime, nations need to come together to fight the problem of cyber bullying.
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