The Chaos of Viral School Challenges

This chapter explores the rise of viral TikTok challenges that incited a series of bold and destructive behaviors among students, starting with minor thefts and escalating to physical pranks against educators. It examines the impact of these phenomena on schools, highlighting the response from teachers and administrators amid growing media sensationalism. The narrative uncovers the origins of these challenges and criticizes the misinformation that resulted in widespread panic, often disconnected from the actual platforms involved.