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The latest trend among tweens and teens on TikTok isn’t about fun dances or catchy sounds. It’s called “devious licks,” and it’s leading to significant property damage and theft in schools nationwide. The challenge encourages students to steal or vandalize school property and then showcase their actions on TikTok. Fortunately, TikTok has recognized the harmful nature of this trend and is actively removing related content, which may help deter further participation. However, the damage done in many schools is already alarming.
According to Urban Dictionary, a “lick” is defined as a successful theft that yields an impressive reward for the perpetrator. Reports indicate that a TikTok account named @sneakylucas initiated the trend by posting a video in which they claimed to have taken a box of disposable masks from their school. The caption read, “A month into school… absolutely devious lick. Should’ve brought a mask from home. Now look at you walkin’ round campus maskless, you dirty dog.” That video garnered over 345,800 views before it was taken down, fueling similar videos and sparking widespread concern.
School officials are now imploring students to cease these irresponsible actions. For instance, Sun Lake High School in Land O’Lakes, Florida, issued a heartfelt plea to both students and their parents, highlighting items that have been stolen including soap dispensers, fire safety signs, and classroom phones. They urged families to have conversations with their kids about the consequences of participating in these activities, warning that school administrators and resource officers would be involved if the behavior continues.
In another alarming instance, a now-deleted TikTok featured a student boasting about stealing COVID tests, declaring, “I won this trend,” while showing off a stash of rapid tests taken from their school. Reports of similar incidents are emerging from across the country, and it’s clear that this trend needs to end.
My friend’s child is also experiencing the fallout of this challenge. They recently texted to say that the school bathrooms are in disarray, with stall doors missing locks and supplies like toilet paper being stolen or stuffed into toilets. Rumors even circulated that the principal’s car had its tires stolen. This trend has clearly escalated far beyond a simple joke.
In response to the chaos, TikTok is working to eliminate any content promoting this challenge and is encouraging people to “be kind to your schools & teachers.”
To the young people engaging in this trend, we’ve seen similar challenges in the past, and it’s time to show growth and maturity. Stealing and vandalizing property is not only disrespectful but can also lead to serious legal repercussions. We already have enough challenges this year without adding the worry of school destruction to the mix.
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Summary
A dangerous new TikTok challenge called “devious licks” is pushing students to steal school property, leading to widespread damage and concern among school officials. TikTok is removing related content in an effort to stop the trend, which has already caused significant issues in many schools across the U.S. Parents and students are urged to discuss the repercussions of such behavior, emphasizing the importance of respect for school property.