GET YOUR CHILDREN OFF TIK TOK *content warning for disturbing imagery added by MNHQ at request of OP*

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

Shamelessly posting for traffic.

I have wondered all day whether to post this or not but ultimately it might help save one person from viewing something they shouldn't.

For every single one of you who allows your young child to use TikTok please be aware that there is a video circulating today of a man committing suicide. Yes, he did it in a live stream and the video is all over the place now. TikTok is that one social that you cannot prevent you children from seeing ANY content. If you allow them the app you allow them the content.

Get your child off the app now unless you wanted them traumatised for life after watching someone shoot their brains quite literally out.

[ZoeTurtle]

Why are you snapping at everyone who replies? It's a discussion forum. You can't control how people respond.

[Happyheartlovelife]

I get that your angry. Thank you for warning us

But snapping at people will get you nowhere

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@ZoeTurtle

Why are you snapping at everyone who replies? It's a discussion forum. You can't control how people respond.

I don't mean to. I am just angry at people downplaying it or trying to act like it isn't happening.

I literally posted to warn people. Honestly expected every single person to appreciate it not tell me I am wrong for doing so.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@Happyheartlovelife

I get that your angry. Thank you for warning us

But snapping at people will get you nowhere

I don't mean to. And yes, I am angry, I'm angry that people can't see the danger in children using TikTok. I post usually when I see a thread about TikTok, I have a level of involvement regarding under age use of the app and I see a lot more than I should, never mind a child.

I may be snappy and angry but you say it will get me nowhere - it's not my children who need protection here. I'm not trying to get anywhere, I'm trying to HELP.

[AbbieFB]

I’ve just googled the restricted mode and it does try to filter content. Not ideal but if children are going to use it then it’s probably wise to have it switched on.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@AbbieFB

I’ve just googled the restricted mode and it does try to filter content. Not ideal but if children are going to use it then it’s probably wise to have it switched on.

No. It's better that children do not use it.

[Thisisnotnormal69]

How do people actually come across these videos or any dodgy content? I’ve been on it for hours and hours when ill at home and it was all dogs, swimming pools, stupid dances and lots of other crap. How does it work?

[AbbieFB]

No. It's better that children do not use it.

I don’t disagree but it’s not going to happen. Therefore, making an attempt to prevent them from seeing inappropriate content is preferable to full access.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

I don’t disagree but it’s not going to happen.

This is why I posted regarding the poor mans suicide video. Stupidly I thought it would make someone think again about allowing their child to use TikTok. Apparently not.

Therefore, making an attempt to prevent them from seeing inappropriate content is preferable to full access.

When they are of the age for the app, yes. When they are 8/9/10 as so many are? Get them off the app. Nothing else for it.

[TheFinalStretch]

I was really put off when I was randomly scrolling and a video of an old woman being thrown into a bed by her carer appeared. I reported it but there wasn't much else I could do and I felt awful. I wouldn't let my kids have it that's for sure.

[Lollyneenah]

Totally agree OP - it's not for children. In work I recently had an 8 year old with a compound fracture that was due to her recreating a very silly tiktok challenge in her bedroom. Her mum thought the same as many others, that it was simply dancing and kittens and make up.

You're doing an inadequate job of protecting your children if you allow unsupervised access (or indeed any access) to this app.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@Thisisnotnormal69

How do people actually come across these videos or any dodgy content? I’ve been on it for hours and hours when ill at home and it was all dogs, swimming pools, stupid dances and lots of other crap. How does it work?

They come up on the FYP. You haven't seen anything inappropriate at all? After scrolling for hours? You are in the minority.

This particular situation is being made worse by people who usually post kittens etc now posting warning not to watch the video. Which then gets linked in the comments section so people go to watch it.

[MorganKitten]

Tiktok is a known pedophile hub, you shouldn’t them off of there anyway.

[MarshaBradyo]

@AbbieFB

No. It's better that children do not use it.

I don’t disagree but it’s not going to happen. Therefore, making an attempt to prevent them from seeing inappropriate content is preferable to full access.

Can’t you say you can’t have it?

Admittedly neither dc want it but if they did I’d say no chance.

[Bowerbird5]

My children are grown up now but we kept an eye on what they were accessing. We moved the computer downstairs so we could keep check. We walk through it from the kitchen to sitting room and upstairs.


Thank you for warning people Chicken. I work with kids and see the worry and reactions to them watching things they shouldn’t. It used to be four and five year olds watching Chucky etc now it is things like this on the internet. It is so damaging.

[AbsenceOfBlinkinLight]

@BubblyBarbara

You better not let them near any web browser either because this stuff is on the web as well

Yes, you also need to filter their internet access (there are various options for doing this), make sure that all the settings on any apps they have are set to maximum privacy and make a decision about what apps to allow (eg I don’t allow WhatsApp partly because it makes it very easy to share this sort of viral video to large groups) and think about other safety measures, too.

But as the OP says, just not allowing TikTok is a good start. Even if this thread just means that fewer parents accept that it’s inevitable that children are exposed to this stuff, and that it is possible for parents to protect them, I’m pretty sure the OP would see that as a win.

[milkjetmum]

I agree with pp I haven't seen anything like that in all my time using it. I think it depends what you 'like' or linger on/watch in full or search for, then it shows you more of the same. Or maybe I've been lucky?

[bendmeoverbackwards]

Where did you get this info OP?

[oakleaffy]

How appalling.. One of the very first videos I was shown on You tube by my brother {they had computers at home for work} was of a man being electrocuted too death on top of a train with the overhead wires.

I just can't get it out of my head, and it was many years ago.
The Internet is lawless zone.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@bendmeoverbackwards

Where did you get this info OP?

What info?

[MoistMolly]

I can parent my own children thanks Op

[SandyGin]

I agree.

It is not just TikTok and not just our own DCs however. I remember before TikTok and before any of my DCs were even allowed phones, let alone access to social media. A boy (at a very naice school) showed one of my DSs a graphic beheading video on his phone. The damage was done before he could even realise what he was being shown and look away. Despite being far from a 'snowflake' in character, he's never forgotten it, some years later. I'll never forgive that child or his useless parents.

[FudgeBrownie2019]

Neither DC here has it - the youngest (9) has lots of friends who use it and whilst I appreciate everyone parents however they see fit, it's not something I'm willing to compromise on purely because I can't filter out the inappropriate stuff.

[ChickenwingChickenwing]

@milkjetmum

I agree with pp I haven't seen anything like that in all my time using it. I think it depends what you 'like' or linger on/watch in full or search for, then it shows you more of the same. Or maybe I've been lucky?

I can assure you I have never searched for suicide videos.

[wornoutboots]

i showed your message to my 10 year old. he was begging me tp allow him to get TikTok yesterday. He sees my point now.