Choking Game, Good Kids High, Fainting Game, Pass Out. Are Your Kids Playing?

You talk to your kids about drugs, sex, the Internet, talking to strangers and drinking. You want to make your kids understand the dangers that are out there waiting for them. An old fad is rearing it's ugly head again. It's called the Choking Game. It also goes by Pass Out, Good Kids High and the Fainting Game. As parents, you need to inform yourselves about this deadly game and you need to add it to the list of dangers for your kids to know about.

2 girls in the Chicago area have died in the last 2 weeks from the choking game. As parents you need to know what the choking game is, how it works and signs that your child is doing it.

What is the CHOKING GAME, GOOD KIDS HIGH, FAINTING GAME, PASS OUT?

Kids apply pressure to their neck, usually by a rope, sheet, belt, etc. This deprives the brain of oxygen and gives the participant a euphoric and/or sexual feeling. Kids don't see this as dangerous. They just assume that after they pass out, they will wake up. Kids promise each other that they won't do this alone, but that often is a broken promise. Kids are in the most danger when they play this game by themselves.

WHERE DO KIDS FIND OUT ABOUT THE CHOKING GAME?

Word of mouth. A simple search on the Internet will show kids HOW TO PLAY THE CHOKING GAME. From video to blogs, kids have information at their fingertips.

Who is vulnerable and likely to play the choking game?

Kids 9-16. Both boys and girls participate in the game. Straight A students play the choking game. Students who don't drink or do drugs. Adults have also died playing these "games". As young as 6 year olds have died from this after hearing older kids talk about it.

Signs that your child is playing the choking game.

Physical signs may be be marks or bruises around the neck. Their eyes may be bloodshot for no apparent reason. Severe headaches.

A check of the computer or cell phone may find searches on "choking game", "good kids high" or the "fainting game". They might have videos of other kids playing the games on their computers or cell phones.

Kids might ask you questions about asphyxiation and what it feels like.

You might notice belts, ropes, sheets etc. that are or have been tied with knots.

Closets and doors might have rub marks from "hanging" on them.

For help and support go toGASP. Call your local law enforcement and schools. Education is the best tool for getting the deadly choking game under control. Remember it goes by "Pass Out", "Fainting Game" and "Good Kids High".

Sources:
GASP
Chicago Tribune