Just when I thought things couldn’t possibly get worse…
*Quick warning* this is really, really disturbing so be warned before you continue reading…
There is a new disturbing and disrespectful challenge going around on social media deemed the ‘George Floyd Challenge’ and it is getting some teens arrested.
Now if you have a teen, chances are, you know they do DUMB things. It’s what kids do.
But this, this is way beyond dumb – it is just disgusting and awful.
The ‘George Floyd Challenge’ is a challenge that involves two kids. One kid lays on the ground with their hands behind their back (to resemble George Floyd) and the other kid places their knee on that kids neck. Yes, in the same fashion that George Floyd died.
Kids are then posting photos and videos of themselves doing this online and further encouraging other teens to take part.
Now, for the most part, many of these images and videos are being deleted once they are reported on Facebook, Twitter and even TikTok.
However, that does NOT change the fact this is happening.
Not only is this dangerous. It is sick. It is mocking the death of someone.
Honestly, I’m outraged about it.
Some teens are even being charged with a hate crime and are being arrested.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said:
‘We can confirm we are investigating after an image was shared on social media which showed two men imitating the recent death of US citizen George Floyd.
An investigation was launched and yesterday (Sunday) officers arrested two males aged 19 and another male aged 18 on suspicion of sending communications causing anxiety and distress. ‘They have since been released on bail. We understand that this is social media post has caused significant upset and we want to reassure the public it is being investigated robustly and is being treated as a hate crime.’
Metro UK
I am just disgusted this is even happening.
So, why am I telling you?
Because as parents we need to be aware of what our children are not only being exposed to but what they are being involved with.
We as parents have to do better.
We have to raise better children.
So please, I beg you. Help put a stop to this hate and racism. And please, help put a stop to this awful “challenge” that mocks the death of a man that should still be alive today.
