If they don't help their teenagers with Internet safety tips, there could be many negative consequences. According to The Editorial Board, “Parents remain the first line of defense against cyberbullying. Too many, however, ignore their children's online behavior, deny that their children can be bullies, or are themselves role models for this harmful behavior. The stepmother of the 14-year-old accused of bullying Rebecca was charged last week with child abuse for allegedly punching two boys visiting her home.” This illustrates the importance of the role of parents in a teenager's Internet activity. On this occasion, Rebecca's 14-year-old cyberbully had actually been bullied by her stepmother. This may have been the cause of Rebecca's bullying since her cyberbully was perhaps being bullied by her