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The Challenge of Keeping Our Kids Safe From Stupid Challenges

The Internet has added so many new worries to parenthood. It is unfathomable for me, as a parent of an adult, how parents cope with all of these new “ stupid human challenges” that are presented to kids.

Because of video sharing, selfies, and all of the apps that go with it, it has opened up a huge can of worms that entices children to perform stupid, dangerous acts. These acts go viral, and challenges are born.

Here is a quick list of some of the idiotic challenges that are put forward, to kids who have access to phones, iPads, or any other internet device:

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1. Cinnamon Challenge- To be honest, this one has been around for many years, but with video capability, it made a resurgence so there is an audience, to watch what happens. You eat a spoonful of cinnamon, and try to swallow it. It is virtually impossible to swallow dry, so the challenge is to not have any water, or other liquid to help you get it down your throat. This can cause choking and burns the mouth, throat and sinuses. Kids share the video and laugh at how difficult it is-not considering the risks.
2. Fire Challenge- The challenge-to put…