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.