Psychology Today

How to Talk to Your Kids About a Tik Tok Challenge

You may have seen some of the recent Tik Tok challenges, such as slapping a teacher across the face, stealing a school toilet, or kissing a friend’s boyfriend or girlfriend. These challenges are ...
CNY Central

Syracuse neighborhood targeted by Tik-Tok Challenge involving toy guns, neighbors say

Syracuse, NY — A Syracuse neighborhood was targeted by an online challenge. Neighbors in Strathmore say a group of teenagers, armed with what appeared to be toy guns, were causing a big disturbance.
Ars Technica

For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

Kids and teens can make some pretty hairbrained choices sometimes. But when a kid’s choice is to engage in a TikTok challenge that threatens their life, psychiatrists can struggle to understand if it ...
KLFY

Tik Tok “challenge” causes concern among local school districts, causing some parents to keep their kids at home

(KLFY) — The popular social media app, Tik Tok is known for its “challenges”. Past challenges called on students to engage in violent behavior towards a teacher or school property but the latest one ...
WSB-TV

16-year-old burned on more than 80% of his body after Tik Tok challenge goes horribly wrong

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A North Carolina mother is warning parents and teens after her 16-year-old son was burned while performing a social media challenge. Holli Dark’s son, Mason, is recovering in the ...