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75% of parents have no knowledge of this activity's existence.
This "game" creates a severe lack of oxygen supply which can cause irreversible brain damage, strokes, seizures, and ultimately death by asphyxiation.
Tragically, some 1000 youths each year accidentally strangle themselves while playing; 90% of US victims are male, while 70% are between the ages of 11 and 14.
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www.stop-the-choking-game.com
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Talk to your teen about the Choking Game and the dangers. Remind your teen that a real friend would never ask them to do something that would harm their brain or body.
Educate other parents. Consider educating your teen's friend's parents.
Monitor situations when your son or daughter is alone with others (sleep overs, outdoor activities, etc.). Check that siblings are not involved in this activity. Consider alerting your teen's friend's parents to this danger.
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