It was in the southwest that the alert was given. This dangerous game that comes from social networks could be seriously disabling.
Several years ago, schools were in turmoil because of the famous “scarf game”, a risky game where children voluntarily strangled themselves to experience a feeling of euphoria. Unfortunately, some lost their lives. Today, an equally threatening game has surfaced: the “comma game.”
The alarm was sounded from the Elisabeth and Robert Badinter college in Angresse, located in the south of Landes, on September 15. Like a deafening echo of the dangers of social networks on young people, the “comma game” is gradually infiltrating playgrounds. Its principle? Inflict one or two sudden and unexpected slaps behind the head of the other player. But this apparent simplicity hides a potentially fatal danger: the risk of affecting the neck.
The initial incident, although not physically harmful to the student concerned, was sufficient to sound the alarm according to France Bleue. The latter’s mother, worried and responsible, immediately informed the establishment of this new practice. The reaction of the college management was not long in coming. A vigilance message was sent the next day to all parents via Pronote, communication software between the establishment and families. And the following Monday, the principal, accompanied by his team, organized information sessions in each class to warn students against the dangerousness of the game and to offer an attentive ear to those who would be its victims.
What is concerning is that such “games” often originate and spread through social media, quickly reaching a large and impressionable audience. Prevention is therefore crucial. Bruno Brevet, academic director of national education services (DASEN) in Landes, understood the urgency of the situation. Even if he has not been informed of any other cases in the department, he wanted to emphasize the need for increased vigilance: “College students always have an ability to find games which are games which can be dangerous for them”.
With this preventive perspective, an official note from DASEN will be sent in the coming days to all heads of establishments in Landes. The objective? Make them aware of this dangerous game and give them the means to eradicate it before it becomes too widespread.
While parents, teachers and educational leaders remain on alert, it is essential to remember that these dangerous games are often the result of a desire to belong, a quest for adrenaline or simply naivety. juvenile. Hence the importance of preventive education and open dialogue between adults and young people to avoid new tragedies.