As some families may know, there is a social media trend (mainly via the "TikTok" app) across the nation encouraging "monthly challenges" in the school environment. In September, these included stealing or damaging school property. In the ensuing（随之而来） months, these "challenges" become even more disruptive to the school environment and, in most instances, are illegal.

 

To reinforce what is being taught at school about the importance of respect (for self and others), ethical behavior, and overall citizenship, we are asking for your partnership. Please speak with your child about their use of social media and the negative impact these fads/behaviors could have on our school community.

 

Thank you in advance for your support.

 

前两天有问儿子是否有看抖音，他说没有，他看过，觉得那个很傻。当时觉得他挺有想法，但没问他为什么他觉得傻，今天看了这个才明白了。进一步在网上搜了一下，才吓了一跳，原来其它州很多所学校都在就此事发出抱怨和批评。因为这个“挑战”很多都是不好的行为，甚至是犯罪。因为抖音来自中国，希望不要人们把这事和中国人联系起来。

 

这两天FACEBOOK 也有吹哨人出来揭露其为其自身的商业利益，置用户的个人隐私和伤痛不顾，导致多人自杀，抑郁。。。最近刚和国内和美国的朋友分享了一点想法：国内政府承担了一部份的PARENTING（父母管教）职能，美国政府则完全没有，因此美国孩子更容易因受不良信息的影响。

 

回家后问儿子，儿子说其它学校里有学生挑战偷马桶成功的，他们学校有学生挑战偷尿池成功的，还有他原来的一个同学转到其它学校，说他们学校里有挑战偷监控器的。