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Glitter Pickles Highlight Yet Another Viral Food Trend

What? “Glitter Pickles,” or “Glickles” as they’re affectionately known on social media, are nothing more than jars of pickles that have been combined with edible glitter.

So What? Did we really need “pretty pickles?” Probably not. Yet somehow the trend has racked up millions of views on TikTok.

Now What? Other than ensuring that any “pretty pickles” are created with edible glitter (you could get sick or experience other adverse reactions from consuming non-edible glitter), parents don’t have a lot to worry about with this trend. It just goes to show how odd the world of social media can sometimes be.

Tween and Teen Girls Still Obsessing Over Anti-Aging Skincare Products

What? According to Indy100, over the past two years, there’s been a 21% rise in 11- to 16-year-olds using anti-aging moisturizers, which experts warn can cause lifelong skin damage to younger users.

So What? We’ve seen a 23% increase in the number of tween and teenage girls saying they think they have the “fine lines and wrinkles” these products treat. And unfortunately, social media is only adding to the problem. Many of these skincare regimens are popularized by influencers (although younger children may discover the products via friends or older siblings, too).

Now What? In February, when “Sephora babies” were all the rage, I advised parents to evaluate any new skincare regimes and to consult a doctor for good, accurate skincare advice. I still advise that. But with the increase in young people who believe they are showing signs of premature aging, I also think we need to have a conversation with our tweens and teens about beauty standards. The “fine lines and wrinkles” that influencers warn us about probably aren’t enough to warrant concern in someone so young. Influencers push these products because they’re paid to do so, and they often use filters and editing to give their skin a baby-like glow. Plus, the products themselves can promote unrealistic results, especially since the ingredients used aren’t meant for younger skin.

Social Media Prankster Arrested for Illegal Stunt

What? Charles Smith, a TikToker who goes by the username @WolfieKhaletti, was arrested after spraying a can of bed-bug and flea killer on produce in the grocery aisle.

So What? The 27-year-old filmed his “prank” and posted it to social media—which ironically allowed authorities to later charge him. According to The Root, stunts such as this help Smith make as much as $10,000 per month.

Now What? I feel like this just serves as yet another reminder why parents really need to be involved in what their kids are doing on social media. Talk to your kids about dangerous—or in this case, illegal—stunts. There can be real-world, life-changing consequences for a 1-minute “prank.” And while nobody was harmed by this one, the prankster may face jailtime for his lack of consideration.

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