Responsible social media practices.
Deputy Gabe led two assembly discussions for both high school and middle school students in the gym to talk about cybersecurity and how to use social media in a positive way. Unfortunately, many of the trends on TikTok encourage youth to replicate stunts on video that are either damaging to themselves, to others or to property. It is important for parents to regularly discuss the dangers of social media with their children and to be on the lookout for trends that could be harmful.
On the flip side, social media can certainly be used for good. It can be used to educate and inspire. Take a look at STEM’s YouTube channel as an example of that, which now includes content made by students focused on trending topics in the STEM fields.