Summary
Children are exploring abandoned sites to create videos for TikTok, hoping to gain attention. These explorations are risky, especially when sites contain hazardous materials like asbestos. TikTok says it doesn't allow dangerous content, but videos showing unsafe activities are still being posted.
Key Facts
- Kids are visiting deserted places like factories and schools to film videos for TikTok.
- This trend has increased with the rise of TikTok's popularity.
- Some abandoned sites have dangerous materials, such as asbestos, which can cause cancer.
- TikTok claims its rules prohibit risky activities, but such videos are still on the platform.
- Police are asking parents to talk to their kids about the risks of entering empty buildings.
- Many urban exploration accounts on TikTok are run by boys under 18.
- Urban exploring was popular on YouTube before TikTok, with older people documenting the history of buildings.
