A tragic incident occurred last week when a 14-year-old boy from Massachusetts died only hours after eating an excessive amount of one of the world's spiciest tortilla chips as part of the so-called One Chip challenge on TikTok.
The One Chip Challenge is just one of the several dangerous TikTok trends that has led to tragedies, raising concerns about children's safety on the app and emphasizing the need for parental supervision.
Sarah McConomy, COO of SellCell said: “The pressure to fit in and be popular on social media can cloud young people's judgment, making them ignore the possible consequences of harmful trends on TikTok.
“The recent One Chip challenge tragedy shows how dangerous TikTok trends have become and serves as a reminder for parents and guardians to be vigilant with monitoring what kids are accessing on social media.
“With young people spending more time on their phones than ever, their exposure to inappropriate content naturally increases.
“TikTok operates on an algorithm, pushing videos in front of kids without them searching for them, so it’s possible that the kids will stumble upon content that is explicit, dangerous, or otherwise unsuitable for their age.
“Despite efforts to regulate content, not all inappropriate or harmful videos can be filtered out effectively.
“A combination of guidance, education, and monitoring is crucial to ensure children have a safe online experience.”
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