ERMA-- Parents face some additional challenges this day and age. With the Internet, cell phones, computers and social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter, it feels like kids are online all the time. However, all of that could lead to serious and dangerous issues like cyber bulling. Now some parents in Cape May County have tools to keep their kids safe.

"It absolutely could be a matter of life and death," said Detective Bryan Hamilton with the Cape May Prosecutor's Office.

It's an act that could have serious consequences. Cyber bullying, or using communication technology with the intention of bringing harm to an individual, has been a hot topic in schools around the county. It even hits hallways in schools around South Jersey.

"On a daily basis I get a call. If it's not a call for advice it's actually a case I need to open that involves cyber bullying or a child predator issue," said Hamilton.

"Hard to keep up with some of it absolutely, it's the daily stride to keep up with it," said parent Ken Douglass from the Villas Section of Lower Township.

Dealing with cyber bullying and other technology related issues are tough on students and even parents. Ken and Lisa Douglass have children in high school and elementary school so they are doing what they can to stay tech savvy.

"I have a child who has disabilities so it's important to know what's going on with the technology, harassment, bullying," said parent Lisa Douglass.

A presentation at the Lower Cape May Regional High School kept parents up-to-date. Speakers from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office gave tips and techniques on how to combat these communication issues at a very important time.

"I think this has been boiling up and now it's hitting that boiling point," said Hamilton.

The presentation prepared parents to help their kids fend off cyber bullies, report online activity and save threatening messages. Officials say all in all the key for parents is communication.

"Prevention starts with them. If they want to get involved with children's computer lives I want them to ask questions. I want them to develop a dialogue with their children," said Hamilton.

"We try to stay active in our kid's lives and know what's going on," said Ken Douglass.

Officials urge any area parents or residents with cyber bulling concerns to contact their local police department or area prosecutor's office.