Advertisement
The Ministry of Education is advising parents to be vigilant with their children when it comes to social media app TikTok and the dangerous TikTok challenges their children may be participating in behind closed doors. This follows the recent tragic death of 9-year-old Emmanuel Poteon. Poteon was found dead around 5:08pm on Monday (25th January 2021) in the bathroom of a guest bedroom of his home along Penguin Crescent, Maloney Gardens. He was found by his grandmother and 13-year-old cousin with a belt around his neck and his phone nearby. Police were told that the young boy may have been trying to partake in the ‘blackout challenge’ on TikTok, by putting a belt around his neck and holding his breath while recording himself on his phone. Below are fifteen (15) of the most dangerous TikTok trends and challenges (in no particular order) that the Ministry of Education has highlighted in a series of Public Service Advisories (PSAs): Cereal Challenge One person acts as a ‘bowl’ by lying on their back and filling their mouth with cereal and milk. Next, a second person uses the spoon to eat cereal right out of their friend's mouth. Outlet Challenge A phone charger is partially plugged into a power outlet, leaving the prongs partially exposed. Kids then drop quarters onto the prongs, creating showers of sparks. Throw It In The Air/Concussion Challenge A group of people stand in a huddle with their heads bent forward. An object, which can range from a small ball to a large bike, is thrown into the air. No one in the huddle is allowed to move until after the object lands on someone. The goal of the challenge is to cause a concussion. Skull Breaker Challenge Involves three (3) persons standing next to one another in line. When the person in the middle jumps in the air, the people on either side kick out the legs of the middle person. Kiki Challenge Inspired by the Drake song ‘In My Feelings,’ which contains the lyric, "Kiki, do you love me?" this trend sees TikTok users exiting slow-moving vehicles while in motion and dancing to the tune alongside them. Salt And Ice Challenge Involves putting salt on one's skin and holding an ice cube on the spot for as long as possible. The combination creates a chemical reaction that causes pain and can lead to frostbite, first-or second-degree burns, and blisters. Vacuum Challenge Involves getting inside a large trash bag and using a vacuum cleaner to suck air from the bag until it's skin-tight on the person inside. While this challenge might seem harmless as long as the airway is clear, at least one teen was stuck in a trash bag for two (2) hours before parents found and freed her. Pass-Out Challenge These videos show TikTok users swinging their heads from side to side eighteen (18) times, apparently causing them to pass-out. Any situation that involves rapidly whipping your head around and results in falling unconscious carries the risk of brain and head injuries. Morning After Pill These videos show girls "discovering" a free morning-after pill included in Clearblue pregnancy test packages. The truth, however, is that the small circular tablet is not a morning-after pill. It is actually meant to absorb moisture in the package, similar to a silica gel packet. Clearblue has since warned customers that the tablets are not edible and that those who have ingested them should seek medical attention. Kylie Challenge The point of this challenge is to add volume to the lips like Kylie Jenner. The method is to hold a shot glass or medicine bottle to your lips and suck out the air, creating a vacuum. Actual results have been disastrous for many who tried. Flash Eye Challenge
Involves staring into the camera flash without blinking for several seconds. According to optometrists, doing so can create temporary blindness or even permanent blind spots in vision. Hot Water Challenge Involves pouring boiling hot water onto someone, invariably causing injury. Cha Cha Slide Challenge This challenge involves users following the singer's instructions while driving their cars on the roadways, jerking the steering wheel left and right to "slide to the left, slide to the right," and "criss-cross". Videos of people doing the challenge show drivers swerving perilously close to disaster. Salt Challenge Involves pouring an excessive amount of salt into the mouth. A sudden spike in sodium levels can lead to dehydration, confusion, nausea and vomiting. High levels of sodium in extreme cases can result in seizures or induce a comatose state. Nutmeg Challenge Involves consuming large amounts of nutmeg mixed into water. The result affects the nervous system, possibly resulting in hallucinations, dizziness and nausea. Research has also found drowsiness, dry mouth, confusion and seizures to be possible effects of this dangerous challenge. We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AboutYouthere1 is a website focused on providing useful information, breaking news, entertainment and online shopping in Trinidad and Tobago.
AlertsSupportYouTubeContactPrivacyCategories
All
Archives
May 2024
|
© 2024 Youthere1 Enterprises. All Rights Reserved.