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"Research now shows that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly victimised, and this could increase the chance that they suffer from mental illness. " It could be very important to meet the threat of bullying head on, with talks in class, and recognition of the influence of social media.

"A few years ago, all I had to do to keep my kids safe online was set up the family computer in a well-trafficked room and walk by every so often. Now, my daughters are 12 and 14, and each has her own iPhone. Their online lives are lived in WhatsApp, Facebook comments, texts, and occasional emails. They regularly interact with kids I've never met. While they're (probably) smart enough not to reveal information to strangers they've never met, my daughters are at risk for cyberbullying (both being bullied and being bullies), overexposure on social networks, and even sexual solicitation. " Some good cyber rules to keep kids from destroying their own lives.

I have no idea why the name, but the site seems to include dozens of short cartoons and videos about Internet safety, targeted at a range of learners, from grade school through high school. Topics include cyber-bullying, recognizing opinion and fact, and computer security. There are cartoons, self-tests, and interviews with real teens and pre-teens.

A series of three YouTube videos for teens and tweens. Uses the Little Red Riding Hood motif to comic effect. All about cyber bullying, identity safety, and safe Facebooking.