Student Discussion Topics

TikTok Brain Fog

• How can TikTok undermine your ability to focus? 

Avoiding Strangers on TikTok

• Why do you think it can be dangerously easy for predators to engage students in conversations or get them to share pictures of themselves?

A Student’s Story

• This video features a college student who built an online resume by sharing her story and accomplishments on TikTok. What kinds of things would you share in your own TikTok story?

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Conclusion

TikTok is an extremely popular app among students. Parents can work with their students to find ways to use the app safely and in a way that fits with their family values. It is important to engage in a dialogue about appropriate ways to use TikTok, current social media challenges, and what to do in the event that students come across content that makes them feel uncomfortable.