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🚨 TikTok Trend Alert: Kids Setting School Laptops on Fire?! 🔥💻

There's a new viral challenge on TikTok called the #ChromebookChallenge — and it's as dangerous as it sounds. Teens are sticking metal objects into USB ports on their school-issued Chromebooks… trying to start actual fires in class. 🤯 ➡️ The goal? To short-circuit laptops, get attention, maybe even force school evacuations. ➡️ The danger? Toxic fumes, risk of burns, explosions—and yes, serious disciplinary action (suspensions, $300 fines, even expulsions). ➡️ The reality? Some kids think it's just “a joke” or a way to avoid schoolwork. 👀 Parents, now’s the time to check in with your child. Have they seen it? Are they being pressured to try it? Do they understand the risk? ✅ What you can do: Start a conversation Explain the risks (it’s not just a prank) Monitor what they’re seeing and sharing online Contact your child’s school to ask how they’re addressing this This isn’t just about tech damage—it’s about real physical danger. Let’s shut this down before someone gets hurt. Not all TikTok trends are harmless. Stay informed. Stay involved. #ParentingAlert #ChromebookChallenge #TikTokSafety #SchoolSafety #ParentTok