Do you remember when the term “social media” meant sitting on the porch with your friends to talk about the events of the day. Whether we like it or not, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Internet blogs are here to stay. More than ever, these sites offer children and adolescents a gateway to social networks, games and entertainment. Using social media websites is one of the most widespread and common daily activities among children today. Facebook now has more than 7.5 million American children under the age of 13 with open accounts (Clinton & Steyer, 2012). No one knows what effects these social networks will have on our children as they grow up. Our Children's Increasing Use of Media and TechnologyCyberbullying Cyberbullying is the most common online risk for all adolescents. Deliberately communicating false, hateful, or embarrassing information about another person using digital media. Children do not understand the potential harm that can occur when they post a hateful comment online. They often regret what they did later, but the lack of an “eraser” button means the damage is permanent. (Clinton & Steyer, 2012).SextingSexting is defined as sending, receiving, or transmitting sexually explicit messages, photographs, or images via a computer, cell phone, or other digital devices. With the immediacy of the Internet, the distribution of these images spreads quickly across all media platforms. This problem does not only affect adults. A recent survey found that 20% of teens have posted or sent a photo or video of themselves, nude or semi-nude. Some states have classified sexting behaviors as crimes under juvenile law. However, some teens have been threatened or charged with child pornography for engaging in online sexting. Mental health issues for victims and suspension from school for perpetrators are additional consequences associated with sexting crimes (O' Keefe & Clarke-Pearson,