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As a kid, the only people who could bear witness to your <\/span>flawless<\/span><\/i> interpretation of Bye Bye Bye were your long-suffering parents, forced into the living room for yet another Friday night performance. Today, for a teenager with a smartphone, that audience can be anyone, anywhere, at any time. Thanks to the TikTokification of social media, dances, routines, and <\/span>viral challenges have swept the internet, with each one becoming more daring than the last<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While some challenges on social media are fun and positive, like learning the latest dance routine, or asking grandma about the true meaning behind select emojis, the sad truth is that <\/span>many of the challenges circulating on social media are potentially<\/b> dangerous, harmful, or even deadly<\/b>. Here\u2019s how you can talk to your child or teenager about the content and consequences of the challenges they might be seeing on TikTok. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a TikTok challenge?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A challenge on TikTok is a call for people watching the video or trend to get involved and take some form of action. From learning a new dance move to recording how many pushups you can do in 60 seconds, there\u2019s a challenge for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TikTok challenges really took off during the 2020 pandemic<\/b>, when people around the world suddenly found themselves at home with no outside stimulation. Turning to the internet and social media for companionship, challenges were a fun way to pass the time while connecting with people across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can you keep track of trending challenges?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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What\u2019s popular on social media changes from one day to the next, so it\u2019s difficult for parents and guardians to stay on top of trends unless they\u2019re very much in the loop. Some simple ways to keep up with the fast pace of online content include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Use the same platforms your children do, so you understand how they work<\/b>. While the TikTok algorithm is based on your personal views and interests, you can still check trending tags, videos, and users.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Talk to your tween or teen about their interests, and the kinds of videos they watch<\/b>. Offer them a safe space where they can share what they like and dislike without feeling judged by you. This way, they\u2019ll be more likely to come to you if they see something that makes them feel uncomfortable or which they feel might be dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Make use of <\/b>TikTok\u2019s native parental controls<\/b><\/a>:<\/b> Family Pairing. These allow families to set screen time limits, restrict searches and inappropriate content, block TikTok LIVE, and hide their profile from discovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Why are TikTok challenges dangerous?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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    Not all social media challenges are dangerous. Some are pretty innocent, and TikTok users have the chance to feel part of a community through them, trying out different accents, imitating Dolly Parton, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Sadly, <\/span>many TikTok challenges encourage others to join in with or imitate foolish, and often risky behavior<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Dangerous or questionable challenges over the years have included:<\/span><\/p>\n