A 13-Year-old Viral Challenge That Killed 82 Kids is Back

Have you ever heard of the Blackout challenge? It has been around for the last 13 years under different names, but it is back as a new viral craze on TikTok. Health.com describes the craze in their article, “What Is the Blackout Challenge?”

The Blackout challenge is when a person tries to deprive themselves of oxygen long enough to get a euphoric feeling or even black out. The danger is obvious, if someone is without air for a prolonged period then they can get brain damage or even die. One of the issues that could cause death is that many children are trying this challenge at home by themselves. They are using scarves, ropes, and other instruments to choke themselves, and some do not wake back up to release the pressure around their neck.

In 2008 it was known as “the choking game,” and it was a YouTube craze that killed 82 children. Now it is a “new” TikTok trend that is killing children. The latest victim was ten-year-old Nyla Anderson from Pennsylvania. According to Health.com, at least three others have died between the ages of nine to twelve. The CDC gives some important information to help you know if your child has been trying the Blackout Challenge.

The CDC lists the following as physical signs your child may be trying the Blackout Challenge or similar fainting challenges:
bloodshot eyes
marks on their neck
severe headaches
being disoriented after they spend time alone
having ropes, scarves, and belts tied to bedroom furniture or doorknobs or found knotted on the floor
having unexplained presence of things like dog leashes, choke collars and bungee cords

If you have a child or teenager, you may want to speak with them about the blackout challenge and the dangers that come with it. I have two 9-year-old girls and I will be talking to them about the Blackout Challenge and other dangerous trends on TikTok.

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