snoop1130 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Urgent warning to parents after sick 'Momo challenge' makes its way to UK By Abigail Rabbett Parents have been warned over sick Whatsapp 'suicide' game Momo which uses the work of a Japanese artist as the avatar (Image: CEN) Last year, parents across the globe were warned about a sick new Whatsapp 'suicide game' called Momo. At the time the terrifying game, which has been linked to the death of a 12-year-old girl in Argentina, had not made its way to the UK. However it emerged today that a seven-year-old boy from Manchester was a victim of the harrowing challenge. The disturbing game targets young people via Whatsapp and encourages them to kill themselves or bad things will happen to their friends and families. Full Story: https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/momo-challenge-suicide-game-pic-15868665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I think parents need to keep an eye on what their kids are up to, lots of other sick stuff on internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 15 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: I think parents need to keep an eye on what their kids are up to, lots of other sick stuff on internet. Agree totally; too many parents these days think electronic devices can replace them and their guidance. I remember my mother ALWAYS knew what I was up too; that was her job as a parent. And harsh discipline was doled out when I did something I wasn't supposed too, don't see much of that these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Cambridgeshire live? Really?? Is this a new low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncc1701d Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 You can’t stop anyone from eventually accessing the internet, games and everything that comes with the world these days. They will find a way regardless of what you do. Age appropriate preparedness is far better than trying to protect them from it. Parents should know their kids better than anyone and if they are capable of dealing with the content that is out there. If you’re not creating an environment in which your child feels comfortable talking to you - then you need to change your parenting techniques. If your children can’t tell the difference between fantasy and reality or don’t know how to deal with people telling them to kill themselves, I would seek professional help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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