If you see police as the enemy, do you also see TikTok as the enemy?

TikTok is actively encouraging violence against school staff members this month. But don’t take my word for it, Superintendent of Schools Scott Brabrand just sent out this email to all FFX parents last week.

It outlines what TikTok is allowing on it’s social media (and I no longer give a f*** if they now remove it - it’s too late, TikTok. You did not catch this in time. TikTok should be de-platformed entirely):

Dear Families,

We have been made aware of a series of new monthly challenges that have been shared across the social media platform TikTok. Last month the “Devious Licks” challenge emerged, and students committed acts of vandalism on school property. Now, these challenges are escalating and harming people.

Here is the full list:

September: Vandalize school bathrooms

October: Smack a staff member

November: Kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school

December: Deck the halls and show your *****

January: Jab a breast

February: Mess up school signs

March: Make a mess in the courtyard or cafeteria

April: “Grab some eggz” (another stealing challenge)

May: Ditch day

June: Flip off in the front office

I want to be clear, these are not fun, harmless challenges. These are crimes with very serious consequences. Students who commit these acts face disciplinary action under the Student Rights and Responsibilities, and possible criminal charges.

Please continue to talk with your children about the serious nature of these acts and the consequences they will face if they participate.

I believe that by working together, we can make sure students and staff are learning and working together in a safe environment. Thank you for your support.


Sincerely,

Scott Brabrand
Superintendent

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Anonymous wrote:Are there no security officers in the school? Anybody trained to defuse and de escalate?

There are. But as we keep telling you, law enforcement doesn’t prevent crime. LEO only responds to crime. An SRO in the building didn’t make much difference.

Plus, police seldom defuse or deescalate. This is the same profession that tased a deaf man multiple times without realizing he couldn’t hear their commands.

This is why we must defund the police / abolish ICE.

Hopefully someone leaves that kid without teeth

Devious licks

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

Do you watch the news at all? You might want to check out what happened in South Carolina. I’m embarrassed for you, too.

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

I actually don’t think any of my students would actually hit me or anything like that.. BUT- the damn soap dispensers are gone, so….

And did they warn us ahead of time and plan it back in 2020? No

And was it absolutely stupid? Yup. I don’t think it’s a that big of a stretch. I have known of two teachers that have been physically harmed by students. It happens.

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

Omg you chill. You probably wanted the SRO’s out, too. Tik Tok or not, my personal rule has always been that if a kid hit me, I’d press charges. You can turn the other cheek.

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

I actually don’t think any of my students would actually hit me or anything like that.. BUT- the damn soap dispensers are gone, so….

And did they warn us ahead of time and plan it back in 2020? No

Anonymous wrote:People who don’t work in schools don’t understand how incredibly demoralizing the lack of consequences is to staff members. Students can smash a teachers laptop, have items stolen, vandalize bathrooms, punch other students, yell in class, watch loud videos or listen to music on their phones and NOTHING of consequence happens. Students have a restorative justice session whet they just talk about what happened and brainstorm how they won’t do it again.

Parents come in and they think it is funny their kids destroyed property or acted out and that it really wasn’t the students fault. It is heartbreaking to see students who want to learn be terrorized by out of control students.

+1 something has to change. My sister, a total pacifist Buddhist who won't even kill mosquitos, accidentally bumped into a student while another student was out of control and wrecking the classroom. The whole class lied and said she shoved the girl and almost got her fired. Her school wasn't allowing her to do any discipline or consequences at all. What does that teach these kids?!

People who don’t work in schools don’t understand how incredibly demoralizing the lack of consequences is to staff members. Students can smash a teachers laptop, have items stolen, vandalize bathrooms, punch other students, yell in class, watch loud videos or listen to music on their phones and NOTHING of consequence happens. Students have a restorative justice session whet they just talk about what happened and brainstorm how they won’t do it again.

Parents come in and they think it is funny their kids destroyed property or acted out and that it really wasn’t the students fault. It is heartbreaking to see students who want to learn be terrorized by out of control students.

It doesn't really matter whether there was an actual list or not. The point is that the children responded to one stupid suggested prank. All it takes is the idea to get planted and some kids will act. As a teacher, I have already resolved that if I am touched inappropriately or slapped or hit then I will press criminal charges against the child.

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

I actually don’t think any of my students would actually hit me or anything like that.. BUT- the damn soap dispensers are gone, so….

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Anonymous wrote:A lot of kids need a lot more support after the last 18 months. Many have experienced serious long-term trauma (abuse, death of loved ones, etc). Sadly these incidents are not surprising. I hope the teacher will be okay. They are on the receiving end of so much mistreatment, just like flight attendants, nurses, etc.

Ok but fk you and your kid and anyone else who condones this because of last 18 months.

This post is out of line. PP didn't condone anything of the sort.

Mmkay. Substitute “condone” with “make excuses for” then if you prefer. The point still stands.

No excuse made. The reality is a lot of kids are really, really messed up right now. Society needs to be prepared for an increase in violent school incidents and address things accordingly to prevent them as much as possible. I don’t see you offering any solutions to actually combat the problem. Prevention is key. There were multiple incidents of violence in high schools in Maryland today. It’s widespread.

And you’re still doing it.

Newsflash: I don’t need to have a “solution.” Millions of kids came back to school after distance learning without turning into feral, aggressive wild animals.

For the ones who didn’t? Not my responsibility, not the school’s responsibility — the near adult high school student and their parents’ responsibility.

The “solution” is if you physically attack a teacher, charges are pressed, you go to juvie or jail, as age applicable, and you are no longer welcomed at school to endanger others. Here’s some info on alternative school for behavioral issues or GED classes.

Next!

It’s almost as though you don’t care how these violent occurrences will affect other students, teachers, and administrators on a daily basis. Just because it’s not everyone’s direct responsibility doesn’t mean it won’t have a negative impact on those experiencing it, including bystanders.

Teacher here. I’ve worked in poor and suburban schools where fights is child’s play.

Very simple: child or not I dont give a flying fack. When my integrity is compromised I will defend myself with anything and everything. That includes chokeholds to put a student to sleep or a good old knuckle sandwich to the mouth. Either way I’m not going home maimed or disabled. I have a family. And even if I didn’t have one I’d still act the same way.

You shouldn’t be a teacher. No good teacher has this cross their mind

Sure. You don’t work as a teacher. You are clueless as to how much freedom kids have to do criminal-like behavior with zero consequences and you have no idea how teachers’ hands are tied up every year a bit tighter…

When your life is in jeopardy your brain does not care if there’s a minor in front or not. What’s in front is a threat. And threat must be neutralized in whatever way guarantees you will see another day with no disabilities or maiming sustained. I know you can’t grasp this simple concept but we don’t care.

Just make sure your kid doesn’t attempt anything stupid around any of us who value our lives and bodies.

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Anonymous wrote:I know I have some friends worried about this October TikTok thing. Not me. If a high school student ever hits me, I am 100% pressing charges. Tell your kids.

Omg chill lol. That list is so obviously fake. Kids are not going to plan a year of monthly schemes out in advance and then make sure we all know. The list is a stupid joke, you really think teenagers are going to think “hey call April’s challenge “grab some eggs” because it’s theft related but also an Easter reference”? Come on. They don’t want to smack your backside I promise. I’m a teacher and I’m embarrassed for any teacher who is believing any of that is going to happen, you sound hysterical.

+1 from another teacher. It sounds like something forwarded on FB that someone in central office saw, freaked out, and decided to forward it to everyone. It reminds me of the warnings my elderly parents frequently forward to everything they are basically chain letters.

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Anonymous wrote:Are there no security officers in the school? Anybody trained to defuse and de escalate?

There are. But as we keep telling you, law enforcement doesn’t prevent crime. LEO only responds to crime. An SRO in the building didn’t make much difference.

Plus, police seldom defuse or deescalate. This is the same profession that tased a deaf man multiple times without realizing he couldn’t hear their commands.