This article addresses the issue of the impact of new technologies on children. The author highlights the risks and dangers that children may face in the virtual environment, as well as the factors that promote addiction and destructive behavior in the online space. It is worth paying attention to the aspects characteristic of cyberbullying of young school children and the recommendations in order to ensure their protection and safety in the online environment. The ideas and suggestions treated by the author can be very useful for all those involved in the field of raising and educating children (parents, teachers, students).