And for a Friday saddened by avoidable deaths of young people due the “Blue Whale”…… some thoughts…..
Technology and innovation has always helped mankind to improve Standards and comforts of living. But some misuse technology to cause grave harm to Society.
The teenagers and Young are flooded with offers and choices on their smartphones. Starts with excitement and “have arrived ” feeling, but soon the negatives creep in.
Unbelievable that more than 100 suicides occurred across the world by teenagers and the Young by this monstrous game, BLUE WHALE. A 50 steps Game which starts with watching horror Movies continuously, climbing unknown structures, visiting and lying down on Graveyards etc. etc. with the final step where the youngster has to commit suicide. In Jodhpur, a 17 year old jumped into the lake and another in Delhi stabbed herself on hands and face with a Compass.
The words of a 22 year old survivor…. “It is a death trap that I could not disengage even though I wanted to”. Unfortunately the coordinator is anonymous. They just lay down the rules and tasks in closed groups.
We cannot allow such negatives to afflict our children. Parents, particularly when both are working, must set up early warning systems, lay down rules and implement them. Do not budge to any tantrums from the child. Maintain Eye contact with children. Involve in outdoor activities as a Family.
Let’s develop and exhibit regular Eating and sleeping habits. Let’s build a Healthy India….. the safe way….. the Ethical way….. the SEEGOS way.