This is no easy task - children today are born in the digital age and there is a myriad of social media and game sites that can be difficult for adults to wrap their heads around. Snapchat, Ask.fm, Kik, Whisper, Minecraft, Tumblr, Instagram, Pokémon GO, the list goes on and on. New apps and social media sites are being launched everyday.
Every child is at risk of being bullied online. The best thing to do is keep an eye out for changes in behavior and listen to your child. If you suddenly find that your teen is not spending time with their friends, seems depressed or angry, doesn't want to go to school, is doing poorly in school, or is avoiding their computer or mobile phone, start a discussion about cyberbullying and ask if they are okay.
Many adolescents now play online and mobile games as a means of entertainment and a way to socialize with others. Due to the fact that often times a gamer will have never met who they are playing with online in person, extra precautions need to be taken.