Laptops damaged and kids burned: A Toronto school board warns of ‘dangerous' social media challenges
Toronto's Catholic school board is warning parents about several 'dangerous' social media trends that have left students with burns, laptops overheated and electrical outlets damaged.
On Friday, the board notified parents about the Paperclip, Chromebook and Senior Assassin challenges that are popular among teens and trending across Ontario schools. Kids make videos participating in the challenges, post them online, and encourage others to follow suit — and that has officials sounding the alarm.
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Laptops damaged and kids burned: A Toronto school board warns of ‘dangerous' social media challenges
Toronto's Catholic school board is warning parents about several 'dangerous' social media trends that have left students with burns, laptops overheated and electrical outlets damaged. On Friday, the board notified parents about the Paperclip, Chromebook and Senior Assassin challenges that are popular among teens and trending across Ontario schools. Kids make videos participating in the challenges, post them online, and encourage others to follow suit — and that has officials sounding the alarm.
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