Beware of dangerous social media trends targeting kids, parents told

Counsellors also pointed out that open conversations are key to ensuring that children are not put in situations where they may be exposed to inappropriate content online. — Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash

Experts in the UAE have once again expressed their concern over viral social media trends that could seriously harm children.

Parents should watch out for their kids' involvement in "unusual activities", they said, following the emergence of TikTok videos that encourage the youth to try the so-called 'blackout challenge'.