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Viral social media trends started innocently enough.<\/p>\n

In the early 2010s there was\u00a0planking<\/a>, the \u201cHarlem Shake\u201d dance<\/a>\u00a0and lip syncing to Carly Rae Jepsen\u2019s summer anthem \u201cCall Me Maybe<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then came the\u00a0ice bucket challenge<\/a>, which raised\u00a0an estimated US$115 million<\/a>\u00a0for ALS research.<\/p>\n

In recent years, social media challenges have grown more popular \u2013 and more dangerous, leading to\u00a0serious injuries<\/a>\u00a0and even\u00a0deaths<\/a>. It\u2019s not hard to see why. The\u00a0milk crate challenge<\/a>\u00a0dares people to walk or run across a loosely stacked pyramid of milk crates, the\u00a0Tide pod challenge<\/a>\u00a0involves eating laundry detergent pods, and the\u00a0Benadryl challenge<\/a>\u00a0encourages taking six or more doses of over-the-counter allergy medication all at once.<\/p>\n

As clinical psychology researchers, we study\u00a0why social media challenges<\/a>\u00a0are so appealing to teens<\/a>\u00a0despite the dangers they pose, and steps parents can take to protect their kids.<\/p>\n

Appeal of viral stunts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Almost all American teens<\/a>\u00a0today have access to a smartphone and actively use multiple social media platforms \u2013 with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat being\u00a0the most popular<\/a>\u00a0among this age group.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the teenage years are linked to an\u00a0increase in risk-taking<\/a>. The human brain isn\u2019t fully developed until\u00a0a person reaches their mid-20s<\/a>, and the parts of the brain that relate to reward and doing what feels good develop more quickly than areas linked to decision-making. As a result, teens are more likely to act impulsively and risk physical injury to gain popularity.<\/p>\n

Teens are also particularly vulnerable to social pressure.<\/p>\n

A 2016 study found that teens were\u00a0more likely to \u201clike\u201d a photo<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 even when it showed drug or alcohol use \u2013 if the photo had more \u201clikes\u201d from peers. The same study also showed that activity increased in the reward centers of teenage brains when viewing posts with more \u201clikes.\u201d Simply put, teens pay closer attention to social media content with a high number of \u201clikes\u201d and views.<\/p>\n

In best-case scenarios, this vulnerability to social pressure may result in, say, buying a certain brand of sneakers. Yet in worst-case scenarios, this can lead teens to do dangerous stunts to impress or amuse their friends.<\/p>\n

In our work, we found that celebrities, musicians, athletes and influencers can also\u00a0increase risky teen behaviors<\/a>, such as alcohol and drug use, especially because they earn many \u201clikes\u201d and attract huge followings on social media.<\/p>\n

Teens today may find it more difficult to resist social pressure. They not only have unlimited access to their peers and other influencers, but online social networks are also much larger, with teens following hundreds \u2013 sometimes thousands \u2013 of online users.<\/p>\n

What parents can do<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Below are five ways\u00a0parents can help their teen<\/a>\u00a0resist social pressure and avoid risks linked to social media trends.<\/p>\n

1. Listen to your teen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents can\u00a0learn more about social media<\/a>\u00a0by asking their teen open-ended questions about their experiences, such as, \u201cHas anything you\u2019ve seen on Instagram upset you lately?\u201d<\/p>\n

Share your own concerns about social media while listening to your teen\u2019s thoughts and perspectives. This kind of open communication can\u00a0improve kids\u2019 mental health and social skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Research also shows that watching media content with your teens \u2013 and discussing issues that come up during and after media use \u2013 helps with children\u2019s\u00a0brain development<\/a>\u00a0and critical thinking. It can also help to\u00a0resolve questions or clear up misinformation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Talk about what is rewarding<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teens don\u2019t always know why they engage in certain behaviors or are curious about dangerous activities.\u00a0Having a conversation<\/a>\u00a0with them about what feels good about \u201clikes\u201d and comments online could help them identify similar rewarding experiences offline \u2013 such as joining a school sports team or extracurricular club. Research shows that\u00a0sports participation<\/a>\u00a0is a helpful way to build one\u2019s social identity, self-esteem and meaningful connections with others.<\/p>\n

3. Talk about what is risky<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social media posts often\u00a0glamorize risky behaviors<\/a>. For example,\u00a0alcohol use posts<\/a>\u00a0focus on the fun aspects and avoid depictions of blackouts or injury. Similarly, teens see \u201clikes\u201d and views from social media challenges, but not hospitalizations and deaths.<\/p>\n

Parents can talk to teens about this gap. Since teens are often more knowledgeable about the latest social media challenges, ask them about the topic and help them think through possible risks.<\/p>\n

4. Get informed<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best ways to connect with teens is to\u00a0learn about topics that interest them<\/a>. If they enjoy Instagram, consider creating your own account and ask them to show you the ropes on the platform, as\u00a0teaching others can be rewarding<\/a>\u00a0for teens. Also, take the time to explore on your own and keep up to date on social media features, challenges and risky trends.<\/p>\n

5. Make a plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

A\u00a0family media plan<\/a>\u00a0can help you and your teen agree on screen-free times, media curfews and ways to choose good media habits.\u00a0Social media can also help teens<\/a>\u00a0form friendships, stay connected with distant friends and family members, reduce stress and access medical providers, help lines or other tools that support physical and mental health.<\/p>\n

Come up with a plan that all family members can follow to enjoy the benefits of social media. Your family can always revise the media plan as your child gets older.<\/p>\n

>Author Bios: <\/strong>Elisa M. Trucco is Associate Professor of Psychology and Julie Cristello is a Doctoral candidate in Clinical Science both at Florida International University<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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