PARENTS have been urged to have open and honest discussions with their children about their social media use after a man live-streamed his suicide. Distressing footage of Ronnie McNutt’s…
PARENTS have been urged to have open and honest discussions with their children about their social media use after a man live-streamed his suicide.suicide has gone viral and social media giants are now scrambling to remove the content.Credit: Getty - Contributor
Bosses at TikTok are banning anyone who re-uploads it but the video has already been viewed by millions of people. Speaking to The Sun, one expert said parents need to create a safe environment in order for their kids to be able to talk about the things they see online.said it's up to the adult to start the conversation.
"Whilst they may feel as if they will never pass, with the right support and treatment life can definitely be worth living again. Every life is precious."Credit: Getty - Contributor "Social media has taken the world by storm and there is a wealth of benefits it can provide as well as some destructive effects it can have on people’s mental health.
"You do not have to be an expert in the subject matter to listen - really actively listen to what your child is feeling and thinking. He said: "As a parent myself, I see how it is so important to have open arms for our children if they witness something that can be terrifying and horrific.
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