Teen Choking Game – A Potentially Deadly High Pt 2

By Nicole Allard Other Names Used for the Choking Game: Other names have been used for this game by teens, and some include Space Monkey, Fainting, Pass Out Game, Black Out Game, American Dream, Flatliner, Space Cowboy, Knock Out, Gasp, Rising Sun, Airplaning. There could, and probably are many more. Why do Kids do this? They do it because it gives them a high, which they can become addicted to. They also may think it’s cool. To them, it’s risky and fun. Maybe many of their other friends do it too. Remember what it felt like to be a teen? … Continue reading

Teen Choking Game – A Potentially Deadly High Pt 3

What to do if You Think Your Child May be Trying This Don’t forget that this is going on all over the world, in schools across the nation, and even adults have tried and do this. Talking to your child about this can be very difficult, as they might lack good judgment. Children think they are invincible – that nothing can hurt them. They often think it would never happen to me, I am in control. They could also think you are attacking them, or accusing them of being “bad” or doing something wrong. Simply explain to them that you … Continue reading