What’s with you, Tiktok?  

I was first amused by some of the Tiktok presentations by people from all walks of life, but especially our young people, who could take a few minutes out of their spare time and upload for others to enjoy or comment on.

TikTok is a popular video app among teenagers and tweens. Users can upload 60-second recordings of themselves dancing, lip-syncing, or engaging in potentially risky or controversial behavior.

Some people make small movements or steps. Others would create based on their interests, while others would create based on their passions or their career. Some are teachers, while others are police officers, and so on.

Others would elicit a variety of reactions, including some unfavorable ones, in addition to entertainment. For example, a police officer dressed in full uniform dances like a gay man. Although it amuses the audience at first, a closer examination reveals a strong sense of mockery. Those in the police force who take their jobs seriously would undoubtedly be embarrassed by the Tiktok.

Other consequences of using Tiktok could include bullying of students. Some students make fun of each other's videos, while others create videos solely to mock their classmates.

To gain more likes and followers, some students create absurd, even deadly, videos. Although social media challenges are a simple method to increase likes, some of them are inappropriate for tweens and teens.

It could just be an issue of execution. But it's just as vital to consider the consequences of our acts.

Our children are growing up in the age of social media, and many of them feel pressured to live up to the filtered realities they see on their screens. We know how detrimental this is to children's mental health and well-being.

We care deeply about building an experience that helps to protect and support the well-being of our community, and appreciate those who are focusing on the safety of younger users.

It can be worth pointing out that in the United States, for example, incidents around the country that came to light last fall in which students vandalized school bathrooms and other equipment, and stole supplies --apparently in response to a viral TikTok challenge called "devious licks." Teenage girls had been seeking medical care for the sudden onset of tics, such as jerky motions and verbal outbursts; doctors said TikTok videos on Tourette syndrome could be a factor.

We can categorically state that this is a craze. And it will come to an end. However, as soon as we notice some negative outcomes as a result of unregulated use, it is imperative that authorities take action.

We might be using the app with the best of intentions. Others, on the other hand, would have a different viewpoint and use it for personal benefit, which is frequently damaging to others. Parents, the community, concerned authorities, and the app's developer must all be on the lookout for measures to mitigate the serious repercussions.