This video by Brad Paisely is a humorous look at how people transform themselves online, however, the situation can take very serious turns.

According to the STOP Cyber-Bullying website, "Cyberbullying" is when "a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying."

"She Used to be Pretty: Schoolyard Harassment Goes Online" is a great article from Edutopia that shows the impact of cyber-bullying on students, and in particular on girls.

Some important links to learning more about cyber-bullying and what you can do to prevent it:

Internet Superheroes: Delivering smart, safe and responsible surfing messages to
children, teens, schools and parents, online and offline.

STOP Cyberbullying: What cyberbullying is, how it works and how to understand and deal with cyberbullies.

National Crime Prevention Council: If you' re like most teenagers, you spend a lot of time on a cell phone or instant messenger . . .