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Despite the physical risks associated with the shell on challenge, doctors warn against the several negative mental health issues it can cause for kids and teens as it’s related to cyber peer pressure—a relatively new element to deal with in the digital age.
As a result, pediatricians are urging parents to use this challenge as a starting point for talking to your kids about social media pressure, cyber bullying, and how to have good digital citizenship.