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The dangerous tik tuk trend has arrived in Israel Israel today

2020-02-12T15:16:19.443Z


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15-year-old from Jerusalem hospitalized in serious condition after taking part in a challenge in which the children fall on their backs • Police appeal to parents to show responsibility • View hard documentation

A new and dangerous "tik tuk" trend has become a hit among teenagers around the world and now, unfortunately, in Israel as well. A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized a few days ago with a severe head injury after taking part in the same challenge, in which his two friends actually put a leg on him and dropped him on his back and head.

The dangerous ticking challenge of the teens



As part of the exercise, three teenagers are standing next to each other, with the three of them supposed to jump together but the two on the side jump a little late than the middle and so they put a leg up and drop it on his back. Worldwide media reports indicate that many teens suffer severe and irreversible injuries as a result of the challenge, some with spinal injuries and even cerebral hemorrhage.



The trend has become so dangerous that even police today issued a warning message asking parents to make sure their children do not take part in the game. "In recent days, we have witnessed an increase in the distribution of videos in which teens imitate dangerous gameplay and upload the video to social networks," they said.

Dr. Giora Weiser about the challenging boy's injury ticks tuk



"We urge parents to be involved and responsive in children's activities on the Internet, to talk to them and to make sure they understand the dangers of these kinds of games. We ask that children refrain from taking part in dangerous activities and avoid distributing such videos as they may encourage others to emulate dangerous action."

Orly Silvinger, chief executive of Before Child Safety, said: "We have shocked to see the videos released today with the new network challenge. Children and teens do not have the tools to distinguish the real world from the virtual world, and in reality they mimic situations they see on the web. We must not, as adults, close our eyes. Don't tell me it won't happen, talk to the kids and see what they do online. Explain to children that seemingly innocent challenges can end in irreversible damage. It is our duty to prevent the next disaster. "



Dr. Giora Weiser, director of the emergency room at Shaare Zedek Hospital, warned that "the boy was released to his home after supervision and stabilization, but it is important to understand that the exercise could have caused significant injury and irreparable harm. Teachers and parents must prohibit children from doing it. To disaster. "

Source: israelhayom

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