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Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
Social media challenges and hashtags are a quick way for a student to get a lot of likes or views for positive or negative actions. Getting more views/followers/likes on social media is often very tempting for kids who face peer pressure (in-person or online) and they may not think through the consequences of the challenge beyond the hope of social media attention.
While there are plenty of positive social media challenges, many of the challenges that students talk about and go viral pose serious risks to participants and/or those around them.
Parents and educators can help students learn how to manage peer pressure and make an informed decision of whether or not to participate in popular social media challenges.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Why do students want to do social media challenges?
Most of the time these social media challenges seem harmless, but when you think about them more deeply, they really can be problematic for the participants' future. But the same challenge could be used in a harmless way that poses no threat to the user. All in all I have come to the conclusion that it is really up to the participant to make the decision if the challenge is social media safe, and if they are doing the challenge in a way that benefits their social media presence. - Lucy, SmartSocial Student Intern
Devious Licks Challenge
This challenge is created to have people steal their school's property. For example, people stealing sinks from the school bathroom or fire extinguishers from the school's property. This challenge would 100% hurt a student's reputation. If their dream college sees the student doing the challenge they may not get into their dream school or get their dream job. - Juliana, SmartSocial Student Intern
Some kids think it’s funny to steal property and they want to gain attention, likes, views, and follows. - Chase, SmartSocial Student Intern
- Many adults see these challenges as pointless beyond getting other social media users to watch your video and often get a laugh (or a like) at someone else’s misfortunes, but many students find value in recreating and participating in these challenges
- Students often see the challenges and want to fit in with their peers in school and online
- Challenges can offer a sense of community and connection with others
- It can be thrilling to do something dangerous or daring or to get social media likes or follows
Children and teens are most susceptible to these dangerous challenges because of the need for belonging. In our early teens and adolescent years, we are dying to be accepted and searching to find out a niche…Aside from the natural impulsivity, curiosity, and self-centered notion of living forever, this age group wants to be validated by others, especially their peers. - Very Well Mind
What are social media challenges?
- Social media challenges are posted on popular apps and various platforms and describe an activity or action for viewers to recreate and video record themselves
- Challenge participants often add a popular music track or text to the videos that match others in the particular challenge
- They post their videos to their own social media accounts with a hashtag that makes the videos discoverable when others search for the challenge and/or make their videos appear in strangers’ feeds based on the topic (for example #nobudge)
- Some challenges are harmless and possibly even used to spread a good message or help spread awareness for a charity such as the popular Ice Bucket Challenge supporting ALS which became a viral social media challenge in 2014 (Source: ALS Association)
- Many times these challenges are pointless beyond getting other social media users to watch your video, gain new followers, and get a laugh at someone else’s misfortunes
- Challenges can be one-time attempts or long-term multiple tasks over time
- Students often see the challenges and want to fit in with their peers in school and online
Popular social media challenges
- egg peel challenge
- Pumpkinhead photoshoot
- pillow challenge
- ice bucket challenge
- saltine cracker challenge
- milkcrate challenge
- devious licks challenge
- no budge challenge
- tide pod challenge
- gesture challenge
- mannequin challenge
- trick shot challenge
- Doodle challenge
- recreating a dance routine
Pros and cons of social media challenges
Pros
- Teamwork - Working together with friends to plan and implement a social media challenge can be a good experience
- Spreading cheer and good humor - When challenges are safe and in good spirit, they can spread good feelings to others
- Feeling included - To be a part of something feels good
- Supporting a cause - Participating in a challenge that brings to light an important cause can helps others
Cons
- Damaging property - Some challenges cause damage to personal or public property
- Harming yourself or others - There have been many cases of students ending up in the hospital or worse
- Potential legal repercussions - Many schools and police departments around the country are tired of social media challenges and are prosecuting
- Your future - Everyone else gets their dream career/job/college except for you, because you participated in a challenge that became popular online and hurt someone, something or broke the law and they don’t want to be associated with that type of behavior
Social media challenge dangers in the news
The more recent suit says that TikTok not only specifically targets children in its advertising and is designed to be addictive, but that it has also ‘specifically curated and determined that these blackout challenge videos – videos featuring users who purposefully strangulate themselves until losing consciousness – are appropriate and fitting for small children’. - i news
Young said after this latest event, it doesn't appear students are getting the message. Now, police said they're thinking about pursuing juvenile petitions, which could lead to a student being detained in juvenile detention, probation or under supervision by the juvenile system. - WRAL
Over time, this has become a key area of concern for the app. Last year, in Italy, a 10- year-old girl died after taking part in a ‘blackout challenge’ in the app, which lead to Italian authorities forcing TikTok to block the accounts of any users whose age it could not verify. The popular ‘Milk Crate Challenge’, which trended earlier this year, also saw many people suffer serious injury after trying to climb stacks of plastic crates, while other concerning trends include the ‘Benadryl challenge’, full face wax, the ‘back cracking challenge’ and more. - Social Media Today
‘Social media trends and challenges that have been occurring nationwide have created a forum for students to do things that may not be a great choice and post them somewhere where they get negative peer attention, but they get attention, and because of that culture and because this is something that happens outside of our walls, we are unable to control that,’ said the high school principal - News 4, Reno, NV
Why should parents & educators care?
- Social media challenges often put the participant and/or people around them in physical danger
- Short videos on social media don’t show enough about the after-effects of an act for students to understand the long-term consequences of what might seem funny at the moment
- Many challenges start on TikTok, but even if your student doesn’t have a TikTok account they may still see the challenge videos as they spread quickly to other social media platforms like YouTube or Instagram
- Many social media challenges encourage students to ingest non-food substances, overdose on medication, or create a physical challenge that can hurt participants
- Social media users can quickly become focused on the number of followers or likes on social media and forget to consider protecting their privacy and personal safety
- While many social media platforms eventually filter or block content with hashtags or topics known to be dangerous or illegal, it often doesn’t happen until the challenge has spread widely and students are already talking about the challenge and may still participate even if their posts are filtered or blocked. Social media challenges create a lot of views, which equals advertising money for social media companies
- Some research studies suggest a link between depression and the likelihood of a student participating in a dangerous challenge (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics)
What can parents & educators do?
- Parents should follow their kids on social media to see what they are posting and what social media challenges they may be participating in (see the SmartSocial Social Media and Cell Phone Agreement resources for a framework of how to set expectations on social media as a family)
- Talk with your students frequently about peer pressure, even on social media, and develop strategies together to recognize when their actions are being driven by pressure vs. their own interests or goals
- Help students recognize where they feel the most validated, other than through social media likes and follows, and make a plan to help see positive reinforcement in their lives
- Ask your students often what they are seeing or liking on social media
- When a new social media challenge is trending, ask the students why they think it’s funny or interesting and talk through the planning and aftermath of the challenge that the videos do not show
- Help students identify social media accounts that are positive, encouraging, and provide mentorship in their lives vs. influence towards negative actions
- Every social media challenge is unique, so the potential dangers are different for each one. Keep open communication with students to help develop their critical thinking and decision making skills using social media interests as their “real-life” examples
- Remind students that other users can easily find ways to share anything they post on social media, even if they think they have a private account or have no-share settings on their posts
- Try to not tell students what you think they “should do,” but rather help them understand dangers and how to make decisions for themselves
- Encourage students to find social media challenges that are about positivity and gratitude to share on their page
- If students seem to not understand peer pressure or repeatedly take unnecessary risks for social media challenges, consider seeking counseling through their school or other mental health resources
- Get involved as an entire family. Volunteer to recreate a fun dance routine together or brainstorm new ideas for a social media challenge
What can students do?
- If you (a student) see an interesting social media challenge you want to participate in, consider making a plan of how you’ll carry it out vs. “winging it”
- Consider what might happen after you stop the camera (what others’ videos don’t show you)
- Could someone get in trouble at school or with the law? Posting your video on social media could be the perfect evidence to prove you participated in something against school rules or the law
- Could someone get physically injured? Is that risk worth social media views?
- Is there something that would need to be cleaned up after your attempt? Who will do it?
- Before posting anything on social media, always ask yourself: how would this video contribute to my online reputation? Even if your account names don’t personally identify you, anything can spread on the internet and easily be connected back to you
- If your friends are participating in dangerous social media challenges (like taking medication or eating non-food substances) talk with a trusted adult like a school counselor or your parent immediately to make sure your friends get help
- Think twice about who you follow on social media or what types of posts you like. When you show interest in a topic or type of user, the social media algorithms use that information to develop what they think you want to see in your feed
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Social media challenges and hashtags are a quick way for a student to get a lot of likes or views for positive or negative actions. Getting more views/followers/likes on social media is often very tempting for kids who face peer pressure (in-person or online) and they may not think through the consequences of the challenge beyond the hope of social media attention.
While there are plenty of positive social media challenges, many of the challenges that students talk about and go viral pose serious risks to participants and/or those around them.
Parents and educators can help students learn how to manage peer pressure and make an informed decision of whether or not to participate in popular social media challenges.
Educators and parents: Guide your students' reflection and discussion with this student worksheet. (Log in to your Google account and select File-->Make a Copy)
Why do students want to do social media challenges?
Most of the time these social media challenges seem harmless, but when you think about them more deeply, they really can be problematic for the participants' future. But the same challenge could be used in a harmless way that poses no threat to the user. All in all I have come to the conclusion that it is really up to the participant to make the decision if the challenge is social media safe, and if they are doing the challenge in a way that benefits their social media presence. - Lucy, SmartSocial Student Intern
Devious Licks Challenge
This challenge is created to have people steal their school's property. For example, people stealing sinks from the school bathroom or fire extinguishers from the school's property. This challenge would 100% hurt a student's reputation. If their dream college sees the student doing the challenge they may not get into their dream school or get their dream job. - Juliana, SmartSocial Student Intern
Some kids think it’s funny to steal property and they want to gain attention, likes, views, and follows. - Chase, SmartSocial Student Intern
- Many adults see these challenges as pointless beyond getting other social media users to watch your video and often get a laugh (or a like) at someone else’s misfortunes, but many students find value in recreating and participating in these challenges
- Students often see the challenges and want to fit in with their peers in school and online
- Challenges can offer a sense of community and connection with others
- It can be thrilling to do something dangerous or daring or to get social media likes or follows
Children and teens are most susceptible to these dangerous challenges because of the need for belonging. In our early teens and adolescent years, we are dying to be accepted and searching to find out a niche…Aside from the natural impulsivity, curiosity, and self-centered notion of living forever, this age group wants to be validated by others, especially their peers. - Very Well Mind
What are social media challenges?
- Social media challenges are posted on popular apps and various platforms and describe an activity or action for viewers to recreate and video record themselves
- Challenge participants often add a popular music track or text to the videos that match others in the particular challenge
- They post their videos to their own social media accounts with a hashtag that makes the videos discoverable when others search for the challenge and/or make their videos appear in strangers’ feeds based on the topic (for example #nobudge)
- Some challenges are harmless and possibly even used to spread a good message or help spread awareness for a charity such as the popular Ice Bucket Challenge supporting ALS which became a viral social media challenge in 2014 (Source: ALS Association)
- Many times these challenges are pointless beyond getting other social media users to watch your video, gain new followers, and get a laugh at someone else’s misfortunes
- Challenges can be one-time attempts or long-term multiple tasks over time
- Students often see the challenges and want to fit in with their peers in school and online
Popular social media challenges
- egg peel challenge
- Pumpkinhead photoshoot
- pillow challenge
- ice bucket challenge
- saltine cracker challenge
- milkcrate challenge
- devious licks challenge
- no budge challenge
- tide pod challenge
- gesture challenge
- mannequin challenge
- trick shot challenge
- Doodle challenge
- recreating a dance routine
Pros and cons of social media challenges
Pros
- Teamwork - Working together with friends to plan and implement a social media challenge can be a good experience
- Spreading cheer and good humor - When challenges are safe and in good spirit, they can spread good feelings to others
- Feeling included - To be a part of something feels good
- Supporting a cause - Participating in a challenge that brings to light an important cause can helps others
Cons
- Damaging property - Some challenges cause damage to personal or public property
- Harming yourself or others - There have been many cases of students ending up in the hospital or worse
- Potential legal repercussions - Many schools and police departments around the country are tired of social media challenges and are prosecuting
- Your future - Everyone else gets their dream career/job/college except for you, because you participated in a challenge that became popular online and hurt someone, something or broke the law and they don’t want to be associated with that type of behavior
Social media challenge dangers in the news
The more recent suit says that TikTok not only specifically targets children in its advertising and is designed to be addictive, but that it has also ‘specifically curated and determined that these blackout challenge videos – videos featuring users who purposefully strangulate themselves until losing consciousness – are appropriate and fitting for small children’. - i news
Young said after this latest event, it doesn't appear students are getting the message. Now, police said they're thinking about pursuing juvenile petitions, which could lead to a student being detained in juvenile detention, probation or under supervision by the juvenile system. - WRAL
Over time, this has become a key area of concern for the app. Last year, in Italy, a 10- year-old girl died after taking part in a ‘blackout challenge’ in the app, which lead to Italian authorities forcing TikTok to block the accounts of any users whose age it could not verify. The popular ‘Milk Crate Challenge’, which trended earlier this year, also saw many people suffer serious injury after trying to climb stacks of plastic crates, while other concerning trends include the ‘Benadryl challenge’, full face wax, the ‘back cracking challenge’ and more. - Social Media Today
‘Social media trends and challenges that have been occurring nationwide have created a forum for students to do things that may not be a great choice and post them somewhere where they get negative peer attention, but they get attention, and because of that culture and because this is something that happens outside of our walls, we are unable to control that,’ said the high school principal - News 4, Reno, NV
Why should parents & educators care?
- Social media challenges often put the participant and/or people around them in physical danger
- Short videos on social media don’t show enough about the after-effects of an act for students to understand the long-term consequences of what might seem funny at the moment
- Many challenges start on TikTok, but even if your student doesn’t have a TikTok account they may still see the challenge videos as they spread quickly to other social media platforms like YouTube or Instagram
- Many social media challenges encourage students to ingest non-food substances, overdose on medication, or create a physical challenge that can hurt participants
- Social media users can quickly become focused on the number of followers or likes on social media and forget to consider protecting their privacy and personal safety
- While many social media platforms eventually filter or block content with hashtags or topics known to be dangerous or illegal, it often doesn’t happen until the challenge has spread widely and students are already talking about the challenge and may still participate even if their posts are filtered or blocked. Social media challenges create a lot of views, which equals advertising money for social media companies
- Some research studies suggest a link between depression and the likelihood of a student participating in a dangerous challenge (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics)
What can parents & educators do?
- Parents should follow their kids on social media to see what they are posting and what social media challenges they may be participating in (see the SmartSocial Social Media and Cell Phone Agreement resources for a framework of how to set expectations on social media as a family)
- Talk with your students frequently about peer pressure, even on social media, and develop strategies together to recognize when their actions are being driven by pressure vs. their own interests or goals
- Help students recognize where they feel the most validated, other than through social media likes and follows, and make a plan to help see positive reinforcement in their lives
- Ask your students often what they are seeing or liking on social media
- When a new social media challenge is trending, ask the students why they think it’s funny or interesting and talk through the planning and aftermath of the challenge that the videos do not show
- Help students identify social media accounts that are positive, encouraging, and provide mentorship in their lives vs. influence towards negative actions
- Every social media challenge is unique, so the potential dangers are different for each one. Keep open communication with students to help develop their critical thinking and decision making skills using social media interests as their “real-life” examples
- Remind students that other users can easily find ways to share anything they post on social media, even if they think they have a private account or have no-share settings on their posts
- Try to not tell students what you think they “should do,” but rather help them understand dangers and how to make decisions for themselves
- Encourage students to find social media challenges that are about positivity and gratitude to share on their page
- If students seem to not understand peer pressure or repeatedly take unnecessary risks for social media challenges, consider seeking counseling through their school or other mental health resources
- Get involved as an entire family. Volunteer to recreate a fun dance routine together or brainstorm new ideas for a social media challenge
What can students do?
- If you (a student) see an interesting social media challenge you want to participate in, consider making a plan of how you’ll carry it out vs. “winging it”
- Consider what might happen after you stop the camera (what others’ videos don’t show you)
- Could someone get in trouble at school or with the law? Posting your video on social media could be the perfect evidence to prove you participated in something against school rules or the law
- Could someone get physically injured? Is that risk worth social media views?
- Is there something that would need to be cleaned up after your attempt? Who will do it?
- Before posting anything on social media, always ask yourself: how would this video contribute to my online reputation? Even if your account names don’t personally identify you, anything can spread on the internet and easily be connected back to you
- If your friends are participating in dangerous social media challenges (like taking medication or eating non-food substances) talk with a trusted adult like a school counselor or your parent immediately to make sure your friends get help
- Think twice about who you follow on social media or what types of posts you like. When you show interest in a topic or type of user, the social media algorithms use that information to develop what they think you want to see in your feed
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents & Educators Need to Know
What Students Think About Social Media Challenges (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Student Discussion Topics
- How Others See Challenge Videos
- What kind of response do students get when they post themselves carrying out a challenge that might be dumb or destructive?
- Considering Outcomes
- What’s the best possible outcome of a challenge, and what’s an example of a bad outcome?
- Using a Challenge in a Positive Way
- What is the most creative, positive challenge you’ve seen?
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Student Discussion Topics
- How Others See Challenge Videos
- What kind of response do students get when they post themselves carrying out a challenge that might be dumb or destructive?
- Considering Outcomes
- What’s the best possible outcome of a challenge, and what’s an example of a bad outcome?
- Using a Challenge in a Positive Way
- What is the most creative, positive challenge you’ve seen?
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
What Students Think About Social Media Challenges (For Students, Parents & Educators)
Social Media Challenge Examples From Students (For Students, Parents, & Experts)
Student Discussion Topics
- Funny or Not?
- What social media challenges are you familiar with, and which would you describe as destructive, cruel, or dangerous?
- What Were They Thinking?
- Why do you think people would do things based on a social media challenge they wouldn’t do otherwise?
- Are All Challenges Bad?
- What is an example of a challenge that’s harmless and may even accomplish something positive, like raising awareness for an important cause?
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Student Discussion Topics
- Funny or Not?
- What social media challenges are you familiar with, and which would you describe as destructive, cruel, or dangerous?
- What Were They Thinking?
- Why do you think people would do things based on a social media challenge they wouldn’t do otherwise?
- Are All Challenges Bad?
- What is an example of a challenge that’s harmless and may even accomplish something positive, like raising awareness for an important cause?
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Social Media Challenge Examples From Students (For Students, Parents, & Experts)
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know (For Parents, Students & Educators)
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Social Media Challenges: What Students, Parents, & Educators Need to Know (For Parents, Students & Educators)
Pros & Cons of Social Media Challenges (For Parents & Educators)
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Pros & Cons of Social Media Challenges (For Parents & Educators)
Social Media Challenges: What Parents & Educators Need to Know (For Parents & Educators)
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
More resources for parents, students, & educators
Click here for a complete list of SmartSocial guides for social media trends
Blackout Challenge (Popular in 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (Popular in 2022)
One Chip Challenge (Popular in 2022)
No Budge Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Bathroom Vandalism Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (Popular in 2021)
Conclusion
Social media challenges can give viewers a good laugh: but at whose expense? Students feel great pressure from in-person friends and online trends to participate in what’s currently popular on social media and may not think through the full repercussions of participating in viral challenges.
Social Media Challenges: What Parents & Educators Need to Know (For Parents & Educators)
Desafíos de las redes sociales: lo que los estudiantes, los padres y los educadores deben saber
Los desafíos de las redes sociales y los hashtags son una forma rápida de que un estudiante obtenga muchos me gusta o vistas por acciones positivas o negativas. Conseguir más visitas, seguidores o «me gusta» en las redes sociales suele ser muy tentador para los niños que se enfrentan a la presión de sus compañeros (en persona o en línea), y es posible que no piensen en las consecuencias del desafío más allá de la esperanza de captar la atención de las redes sociales.
Si bien hay muchos desafíos positivos en las redes sociales, muchos de los desafíos de los que hablan los estudiantes y se vuelven virales representan graves riesgos para los participantes y/o quienes los rodean.
Los padres y los educadores pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender a manejar la presión de grupo y a tomar una decisión informada sobre si participar o no en los desafíos populares de las redes sociales.
Educadores y padres: Guía la reflexión y el debate de tus alumnos con esta hoja de trabajo para estudiantes. (Inicie sesión en su cuenta de Google y seleccione Archivo-->Hacer una copia)
Qué piensan los estudiantes sobre los desafíos de las redes sociales (video)
(Este video apto para estudiantes se puede mostrar en el aula o en casa)
En este video, los estudiantes responden las siguientes preguntas sobre los desafíos de las redes sociales
(Haga clic en las tres líneas o en un punto azul en la barra de progreso del vídeo para saltar a un capítulo)
- ¿Cuáles crees que son los posibles resultados (positivos o negativos) de participar en los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- ¿Por qué crees que los estudiantes llevan a cabo desafíos en las redes sociales? ¿Es para ser gracioso? ¿Es para conseguir me gusta, visitas o seguidores?
- ¿Qué crees que los padres deben saber sobre las tendencias de las redes sociales que quizás no conozcamos o entendamos?
- ¿Qué fue lo que más te sorprendió al hablar sobre los desafíos de las redes sociales con tus amigos? ¿Ha cambiado tu visión de los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- ¿Alguna vez has publicado tu propio vídeo con un hashtag en las redes sociales? Explica por qué o por qué no. ¿Crees que participarás y crearás vídeos para los desafíos de las redes sociales en el futuro?
Ejemplos de desafíos en redes sociales de estudiantes (video)
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- Desafío Devious licks
- Desafío Grip Check
- El desafío del queso
Capacitación para estudiantes, padres y educadores (video)
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- Fórmula para un desafío exitoso
- Desafíos populares en las redes sociales
- Ventajas de los desafíos de las redes sociales
- Contras de los desafíos de las redes sociales
- La policía está considerando penas más severas
- Consejos para que los estudiantes se diviertan con los desafíos
Contenido para padres y educadores:
Ventajas y desventajas de los desafíos de las redes sociales (vídeo de un experto)
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Qué aprenderás en esta lección en vídeo
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- ¿Qué es algo que solían hacer muchos adultos que sea un precursor de los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- ¿Por qué los estudiantes quieren participar en los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- ¿Cuáles son algunos de los desafíos negativos de las redes sociales que podrían ser perjudiciales para los estudiantes u otras personas?
- ¿Cuáles son algunos de los buenos desafíos de las redes sociales en los que participar? ¿Hay algún beneficio?
- ¿Qué pueden hacer los padres para que los desafíos en las redes sociales sean menos peligrosos y, al mismo tiempo, divertidos?
Lección para padres y educadores (video)
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- ¿Cuáles son los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- La psicología detrás de las tendencias virales riesgosas
- ¿Por qué los estudiantes quieren participar en los desafíos?
- ¿Por qué deberían preocuparse los padres?
- ¿Qué deben hacer los padres y los educadores?
- Los mejores consejos para padres
¿Por qué los estudiantes quieren hacer desafíos en las redes sociales?
Internet y las redes sociales se han convertido en refugios seguros para muchas personas que luchan por encontrar su lugar social. La popularidad en línea alimenta nuestro ego de muchas maneras y también nos hace sentir valorados... Además, completar el desafío con éxito puede parecer una «insignia de honor... '- Muy bien, mente
La mayoría de las veces, estos desafíos en las redes sociales parecen inofensivos, pero si los analizas con más profundidad, realmente pueden ser problemáticos para el futuro de los participantes. Sin embargo, el mismo desafío podría usarse de una manera inofensiva que no represente una amenaza para el usuario. En definitiva, he llegado a la conclusión de que es el participante quien decide si el desafío es seguro para las redes sociales y si lo hace de una manera que redunde en beneficio de su presencia en las redes sociales. - Lucy, estudiante en prácticas de SmartSocial
Desafío Devious Licks
Este desafío se creó para que las personas roben de las propiedades de sus escuelas. Por ejemplo, personas que roban lavabos del baño de la escuela o extintores de incendios de la propiedad de la escuela. Este desafío dañaría al 100% la reputación de un estudiante. Si la universidad de sus sueños hace que el estudiante supere el desafío, es posible que no entre en la escuela de sus sueños ni consiga el trabajo de sus sueños. - Juliana, becaria estudiantil de SmartSocial
A algunos niños les resulta divertido robar propiedades y quieren llamar la atención, los me gusta, las opiniones y los seguidores. - Chase, estudiante en prácticas de SmartSocial
- Muchos adultos ven estos desafíos como acciones inútiles, además de hacer que otros usuarios de las redes sociales vean tu vídeo y, a menudo, se rían (o den un «me gusta») ante las desgracias de otra persona, pero muchos estudiantes consideran que es valioso recrear estos desafíos y participar en ellos.
- Los estudiantes suelen ver los desafíos y quieren adaptarse a sus compañeros en la escuela y en línea.
- Los desafíos pueden ofrecer un sentido de comunidad y conexión con los demás.
- Puede ser emocionante hacer algo peligroso o atrevido, o conseguir likes o seguidores en las redes sociales.
Los niños y los adolescentes son más susceptibles a estos peligrosos desafíos debido a la necesidad de pertenencia. En los primeros años de nuestra adolescencia y adolescencia, nos morimos de ganas de que nos acepten y de buscar un lugar donde hacernos un hueco... Además de la impulsividad natural, la curiosidad y la idea egocéntrica de vivir para siempre, este grupo de edad quiere ser validado por los demás, especialmente por sus compañeros. - Muy bien, mente
¿Cuáles son los desafíos de las redes sociales?
- Los desafíos de las redes sociales se publican en aplicaciones populares y en varias plataformas y describen una actividad o acción para que los espectadores la recreen y graben vídeo por sí mismos.
- Los participantes del desafío suelen añadir una pista de música o texto popular a los vídeos que coincidan con otros en el desafío en particular.
- Publican sus vídeos en sus propias cuentas de redes sociales con un hashtag que los hace visibles cuando otros buscan el desafío o hacen que sus vídeos aparezcan en los feeds de personas desconocidas en función del tema (por ejemplo, #nobudge)
- Algunos desafíos son inofensivos y es posible que incluso se usen para difundir un buen mensaje o ayudar a crear conciencia para una organización benéfica, como el popular Ice Bucket Challenge que apoya la ELA, que se convirtió en un desafío viral en las redes sociales en 2014 (Fuente: Asociación ALS)
- Muchas veces, estos desafíos son acciones inútiles, además de lograr que otros usuarios de redes sociales vean tu video, ganen nuevos seguidores y se rían de las desgracias de otra persona.
- Los desafíos pueden ser intentos únicos o tareas múltiples a largo plazo a lo largo del tiempo
- Los estudiantes suelen ver los desafíos y quieren adaptarse a sus compañeros en la escuela y en línea.
Desafíos populares en las redes sociales
- desafío de cáscara de huevo
- Sesión de fotos de Pumpkinhead
- desafío de almohadas
- desafío del cubo de hielo
- desafío de galletas saladas
- desafío Milkcrate
- desafío de tortuous licks
- desafío sin presupuesto
- desafío Tide Pod
- desafío gestual
- desafío del maniquí
- desafío de trick shot
- Desafío Doodle
- recreando una rutina de baile
Pros y contras de los desafíos de las redes sociales
Pros
- Trabajo en equipo - Trabajar con amigos para planificar e implementar un desafío en las redes sociales puede ser una buena experiencia
- Difundir alegría y buen humor - Cuando los desafíos son seguros y de buen humor, pueden transmitir buenos sentimientos a los demás
- Sentirse incluido - Formar parte de algo se siente bien
- Apoyando una causa - Participar en un desafío que saque a la luz una causa importante puede ayudar a otros
Contras
- Dañar la propiedad - Algunos desafíos causan daños a la propiedad personal o pública
- Dañarse a sí mismo o a otros - Ha habido muchos casos de estudiantes que terminaron en el hospital o algo peor
- Posibles repercusiones legales - Muchas escuelas y departamentos de policía de todo el país están cansados de los desafíos de las redes sociales y están procesando
- Tu futuro - Todos los demás tienen la carrera/el trabajo/la universidad de sus sueños, excepto tú, porque participaste en un desafío que se hizo popular en Internet y hirió a alguien, algo o infringió la ley y no quieren que se les asocie con ese tipo de comportamiento
Las redes sociales desafían los peligros de las noticias
La demanda más reciente afirma que TikTok no solo se dirige específicamente a los niños en su publicidad y está diseñada para ser adictiva, sino que también ha «seleccionado y determinado específicamente que estos vídeos de desafío al apagón (vídeos en los que aparecen usuarios que se estrangulan a propósito hasta perder el conocimiento) son apropiados y adecuados para niños pequeños». . - i noticias
Young dijo que después de este último evento, no parece que los estudiantes estén recibiendo el mensaje. Ahora, la policía ha dicho que está pensando en tramitar las peticiones de menores, lo que podría llevar a que un estudiante sea detenido en un centro de detención juvenil, en libertad condicional o bajo la supervisión del sistema de menores. - ENVOLVER
Con el tiempo, esto se ha convertido en un área clave de preocupación para la aplicación. El año pasado, en Italia, una niña de 10 años murió tras participar en un «desafío de bloqueo» en la aplicación, lo que llevó a las autoridades italianas a obligar a TikTok a bloquear las cuentas de los usuarios cuya edad no pudiera verificar. El popular «Milk Crate Challenge», que fue tendencia a principios de este año, también provocó que muchas personas sufrieran lesiones graves al intentar trepar montones de cajas de plástico, mientras que otras tendencias preocupantes incluyen el «desafío del Benadryl», la depilación facial completa, el «desafío de romper la espalda» y más. - Las redes sociales hoy
«Las tendencias y los desafíos de las redes sociales que se han producido en todo el país han creado un foro para que los estudiantes hagan cosas que pueden no ser una buena elección y las publiquen en algún lugar donde reciban la atención negativa de sus compañeros, pero que llamen la atención y, debido a esa cultura y a que esto es algo que ocurre fuera de nuestras paredes, no podemos controlarlo», dijo el director del instituto - News 4, Reno, Nevada
¿Por qué deberían preocuparse los padres y los educadores?
- Los desafíos de las redes sociales a menudo ponen en peligro físico al participante y/o a las personas que lo rodean
- Los vídeos cortos en las redes sociales no muestran lo suficiente sobre las secuelas de un acto como para que los estudiantes comprendan las consecuencias a largo plazo de lo que puede parecer divertido en este momento
- Muchos desafíos comienzan en TikTok, pero incluso si tu estudiante no tiene una cuenta de TikTok, es posible que siga viendo los vídeos de los desafíos a medida que se difunden rápidamente en otras plataformas de redes sociales como YouTube o Instagram.
- Muchos desafíos en las redes sociales alientan a los estudiantes a ingerir sustancias no alimentarias, a sufrir una sobredosis de medicamentos o a crear un desafío físico que puede dañar a los participantes
- Los usuarios de las redes sociales pueden centrarse rápidamente en la cantidad de seguidores o me gusta en las redes sociales y olvidarse de su privacidad y seguridad personal frente a extraños que puedan conectarse con ellos.
- Si bien muchas plataformas de redes sociales finalmente filtran o bloquean el contenido con hashtags o temas que se sabe que son peligrosos o ilegales, con frecuencia esto no ocurre hasta que el desafío se ha extendido ampliamente y los estudiantes ya están hablando sobre el desafío y pueden seguir participando incluso si sus publicaciones están filtradas o bloqueadas. Los desafíos de las redes sociales generan una gran cantidad de visitas, lo que equivale a dinero publicitario para las empresas de redes sociales
- Algunos estudios de investigación sugieren una relación entre la depresión y la probabilidad de que un estudiante participe en un desafío peligroso (Fuente: Revista de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría)
¿Qué pueden hacer los padres y los educadores?
- Los padres deben seguir a sus hijos en las redes sociales para ver lo que publican y en qué desafíos de las redes sociales pueden estar participando (consulte la Acuerdo SmartSocial sobre redes sociales y telefonía celular recursos para un marco sobre cómo establecer expectativas en las redes sociales (en familia)
- Hable con sus alumnos con frecuencia sobre la presión de grupo, incluso en las redes sociales, y desarrollen estrategias juntos para reconocer cuándo sus acciones están impulsadas por la presión en lugar de sus propios intereses u objetivos.
- Ayude a los estudiantes a reconocer dónde se sienten más validados, excepto a través de los me gusta y los seguidores en las redes sociales, y elabore un plan para ayudar a ver el refuerzo positivo en sus vidas
- Pregunte a sus alumnos con frecuencia qué ven o qué les gusta en las redes sociales
- Cuando un nuevo desafío en las redes sociales esté de moda, pregunte a los estudiantes por qué piensan que es divertido o interesante y cuénteles sobre la planificación y las consecuencias del desafío que los videos no muestran
- Ayude a los estudiantes a identificar las cuentas de redes sociales que son positivas, alentadoras y que brindan tutoría en sus vidas en lugar de influir en las acciones negativas
- Cada desafío de las redes sociales es único, por lo que los peligros potenciales son diferentes para cada uno. Mantén una comunicación abierta con los estudiantes para ayudarlos a desarrollar sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico y toma de decisiones utilizando los intereses de las redes sociales como ejemplos de la «vida real»
- Recuerde a los alumnos que otros usuarios pueden encontrar fácilmente formas de compartir cualquier cosa que publiquen en las redes sociales, incluso si creen que tienen una cuenta privada o tienen una configuración de no compartir en sus publicaciones
- Intente no decirles a los estudiantes lo que usted cree que «deberían hacer», sino más bien ayúdelos a entender los peligros y a tomar decisiones por sí mismos
- Anime a los estudiantes a encontrar desafíos en las redes sociales que tengan que ver con la positividad y la gratitud para compartir en su página
- Si los estudiantes parecen no entender la presión de grupo o asumen repetidamente riesgos innecesarios ante los desafíos de las redes sociales, considere la posibilidad de buscar asesoramiento a través de su escuela u otros recursos de salud mental.
- Involúcrate como familia entera. Ofrézcanse como voluntarios para recrear juntos una divertida rutina de baile o para intercambiar ideas nuevas para un desafío en las redes sociales
¿Qué pueden hacer los estudiantes?
- Si tú (un estudiante) ves un desafío interesante en las redes sociales en el que quieres participar, considera la posibilidad de hacer un plan sobre cómo lo llevarás a cabo en lugar de «improvisarlo»
- Considera lo que podría suceder después de detener la cámara (lo que los vídeos de otras personas no te muestran)
- ~ ¿Podría alguien meterse en problemas en la escuela o con la ley? Publicar tu video en las redes sociales podría ser la prueba perfecta para demostrar que has participado en algo que va en contra de las reglas de la escuela o la ley
- ~ ¿Alguien podría lesionarse físicamente? ¿Vale la pena ver ese riesgo en las redes sociales?
- ~ ¿Hay algo que deba limpiarse después de su intento? ¿Quién lo hará?
- Antes de publicar algo en las redes sociales, pregúntate siempre: ¿cómo contribuiría este vídeo a mi reputación online? Aunque los nombres de tus cuentas no te identifiquen personalmente, cualquier cosa puede difundirse en Internet y conectarse fácilmente a ti
- Si tus amigos participan en desafíos peligrosos en las redes sociales (como tomar medicamentos o comer sustancias no alimentarias), habla inmediatamente con un adulto de confianza, como un consejero escolar o tus padres, para asegurarte de que tus amigos reciban ayuda.
- Piénsalo dos veces antes de saber a quién sigues en las redes sociales o qué tipo de publicaciones te gustan. Cuando muestras interés por un tema o un tipo de usuario, los algoritmos de las redes sociales utilizan esa información para desarrollar lo que creen que quieres ver en tu feed
Tendencias populares recientes en las redes sociales
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Blackout Challenge (Popular en 2022)
Kia Boys Challenge (popular en 2022)
One Chip Challenge (popular en 2022)
No Budge Challenge (popular en 2021)
Desafío contra el vandalismo en el baño (popular en 2021)
Milk Crate Challenge (popular en 2021)
Silhouette Challenge (popular en 2021)
Benadryl Challenge (popular en 2021)
Conclusión
Los desafíos de las redes sociales pueden hacer reír a los espectadores, pero ¿a costa de quién? Los estudiantes se sienten muy presionados por sus amigos presenciales y las tendencias en línea para participar en lo que actualmente es popular en las redes sociales, y es posible que no se den cuenta de todas las repercusiones que tendrá participar en los desafíos virales.
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