Like many online phenomena, half-truths, myths and misconceptions can distort the reality of cyberbullying – and make it harder for you to make the right parenting decisions. What happens online stays onlineLike many online trends, bullying is enabled by technology, but has its roots deep in the human psyche. There are many reasons why kids may engage in bullying behavior, from peer pressure to low self-esteem, attention seeking and domestic abuse. It’s almost impossible to identify online bulliesSometimes the cloak of anonymity online does empower bullies – just as it enables cybercrime to thrive. Social media platforms are to blameSocial media and messaging platforms are often demonized for the role they play as “enablers” of cyberbullying.