The Saarland State Media Authority has warned of the harmful consequences of the South Korean series “Squid Game”, especially for younger viewers.
"I rate the effect of the series, especially on younger people, as impairing development, if not dangerous," said LMS Director Ruth Meyer on Tuesday.
Parents and educational professionals are currently increasingly asking for advice on media education.
Saarbrücken - In the Netflix series, which is officially released for ages 16 and up, the story of almost 500 people is told in nine episodes, all of whom are deeply in debt.
They compete against each other in apparently harmless children's games in order to win prize money in the millions.
But the macabre competition does not allow a second chance: Anyone who does not make it to the next round will be killed immediately.
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Meyer explained that mere bans are usually pointless, especially if the hype about a series or a game has already broken out in the classroom.
Parents should advise their younger children not to watch the series.
If this cannot be implemented, you should watch the programs with your children and talk to them about their impressions and feelings.
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