Teen Violence: The Disturbing Trend of “Make Him Bite the Curb” Videos

The Disturbing Trend of Teenagers Engaging in Bare-Knuckle Fights

The Rise of Fight Clubs

In recent years, there has been a growing trend of teenagers engaging in bare-knuckle fights, often organized through social media platforms or in person. These fights, known as “fight clubs” or “knockout games,” involve two or more teenagers fighting until one person is knocked unconscious. Participants often record the fights and post them online, glorifying violence and encouraging others to participate.

There are several factors that have contributed to the rise of fight clubs, including the influence of social media, the glorification of violence in popular culture, and the lack of positive role models for teenagers. Social media platforms provide a platform for teenagers to share videos of fights and connect with others who share their interest in violence. Additionally, the glorification of violence in movies, TV shows, and video games can desensitize teenagers to violence and make it seem acceptable.

The Dangers of Fight Clubs

Fight clubs pose a serious risk to the health and well-being of teenagers. Participants can suffer from serious injuries, including concussions, broken bones, and internal bleeding. In some cases, fight clubs have even resulted in death. Additionally, fight clubs can lead to other problems, such as truancy, substance abuse, and involvement in criminal activity.

Injuries Associated with Fight Clubs	Symptoms
Concussion	Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion
Broken bones	Pain, swelling, bruising, deformity
Internal bleeding	Abdominal pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness

The Dangers of Glorifying Violence: The Case of “Make Him Bite the Curb”

The Impact on Victims and Witnesses

The “Make Him Bite the Curb” video is a disturbing example of the dangers of glorifying violence. The victim in the video is severely beaten and knocked unconscious, while the attackers laugh and encourage each other. This type of violence can have a lasting impact on the victim, both physically and emotionally. Victims of violence may experience physical injuries, such as concussions, broken bones, and internal bleeding. They may also experience psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.

Witnesses to violence can also be affected. Seeing someone being beaten or killed can be a traumatic experience, and it can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, and guilt. In some cases, witnesses to violence may even develop PTSD.

The Role of Social Media

Social media plays a significant role in the glorification of violence. Videos of fights and other violent acts are often shared on social media platforms, where they can be viewed by millions of people. This can lead to the normalization of violence and make it seem acceptable. Additionally, social media can provide a platform for people to encourage and celebrate violence.

In the case of the “Make Him Bite the Curb” video, the video was shared on social media and quickly went viral. This helped to spread the message that violence is acceptable and even desirable. The video also received positive comments from many viewers, which further reinforced the idea that violence is something to be celebrated.

Negative Effects of Social Media on Violence	Examples
Normalization of violence	Videos of fights and other violent acts are often shared on social media, which can make violence seem acceptable.
Encouragement of violence	People can use social media to encourage and celebrate violence, which can lead to more violence being committed.
Spread of misinformation	Social media can be used to spread misinformation about violence, which can lead to people making dangerous decisions.

The Impact on Victims and Their Families

Physical and Emotional Trauma

Victims of violence can suffer from both physical and emotional trauma. Physical injuries may include concussions, broken bones, and internal bleeding. Emotional trauma may include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and difficulty sleeping.

Symptoms of PTSD	Description
Flashbacks	Intrusive memories of the traumatic event
Nightmares	Disturbing dreams about the traumatic event
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma	Avoiding people, places, or things that remind the person of the traumatic event
Difficulty sleeping	Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

Financial Burden

Violence can also have a significant financial impact on victims and their families. Victims may lose income if they are unable to work due to their injuries. They may also incur medical expenses, such as hospital bills, doctor’s visits, and rehabilitation costs. In some cases, victims may also need to relocate to a new home or town to escape the violence.

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Relocation costs

The Role of Social Media and the Need for Intervention

Social media platforms have a responsibility to regulate content that incites violence and to provide support for victims of online harassment. They can do this by removing violent content, flagging posts that contain hate speech or threats, and providing resources for victims of online harassment.

Social Media Platforms	Actions to Prevent Violence
Facebook	Removed over 1 billion fake accounts in 2021
Twitter	Suspended over 500,000 accounts for violating its violent content policy in 2021
YouTube	Removed over 1 million videos for violating its violent content policy in 2021

In addition to social media platforms, schools, parents, and community leaders also have a role to play in preventing violence. Schools can provide students with education about the dangers of violence and teach them how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Parents can talk to their children about violence and help them to develop healthy coping mechanisms. Community leaders can organize events and programs that promote peace and understanding.

• Educate students about the dangers of violence
• Teach students how to resolve conflicts peacefully
• Talk to children about violence
• Help children to develop healthy coping mechanisms
• Organize events and programs that promote peace and understanding

Final Thought

The “Make Him Bite the Curb” video is a stark reminder of the dangers of glorifying violence and the need for intervention. It is crucial that parents, educators, and community leaders work together to address the root causes of teen violence and promote healthy conflict resolution skills. Social media platforms also have a responsibility to regulate content that incites violence and to provide support for victims of online harassment. By working together, we can create a safer environment for our youth and prevent the spread of violence in our communities.