Internet safety | Experts share social media trends, helpful tips for families [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — In a report obtained by ABC News, during the month of January 2024 there were 12 school safety incidents or threats cross North Carolina. Social media was the number one method of communication either via Snapchat, Facebook or Instagram.

Social media and school safety is a constant concern as adults try and grapple with solutions.

The NC Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management report obtained by ABC News outlines of those incidents, bomb threats and shooting threats were the top two issues in the state. The report does not mention where these incidents occurred.

“I will never forget when students would tell us, why do adults stick the word digital in front of everything,” said Laura Tierney. “Like your digital footprint, your digital life. And for students, it’s just really how they are social and it’s their lives. It’s kind …