TikTok challenge has grown.
These TikTok challenges are being played out daily by kids all over.
A school year calendar is circulating for destruction and devious actions plotted out for each month. The actions can be reckless but also may be harmful to themselves and others.
Parents should be talking to their children to discourage these actions. Warn them of the consequences of the actions this challenge is asking them to participate in.
Consequences have moved beyond a slap on the wrist no matter if you are the main contributor or an accomplice. There are now school disciplines in place and legal consequences for their actions. We all know it is not easy to get young people to listen or to engage in conversation, especially on topics they feel are of no importance. We as adults need to keep communications open with them to make sure they know they have an adult ally in their lives.
Key discouraging facts that an Adult Allie can follow to discourage questionable behaviors are: don’t assume they won’t try it, set clear boundaries, state and restate the obvious, prompt critical thinking, and always keep it positive. It always helps to have helpful ideas when it comes to parenting during challenging times and challenging topics.
This Awareness Campaign is brought to you in partnership with the Tuscarawas County Aniti-Drug Coalition.
