Although cyber bullying may not directly affect society as a whole, it is an issue that affects a growing portion of children in society and can lead to issues that will continue to affect them in their adult lives. As exhibited above, the effects of bullying are long term and often cause psychological and emotional disorders throughout adolescent and adult life. Therefore, bullying has a significant effect on the functioning of many members of society.
Due to the growing number of cyber bullying cases in todays society, it has become a growing concern for parents. People have been reacting by educating their children about being safe on the internet, programs have been created to raise awareness, and more laws have been instituted concerning online bullying.