Kids might not realize that following online trends can be dangerous and even deadly sometimes.
This family is facing a very sad situation because of what happened to their young son. Now, they’re telling other people about it. Keep reading to find out more.
A family is sad because their 11-year-old son died because of a dangerous trend on social media. Now, they want to tell others about it and ask parents to talk to their kids to prevent it from happening again.
A troubling trend on TikTok caused the death of 11-year-old Tommie-Lee Billington from Lancaster, England.
Before this, two teenage girls also died while doing the same “challenge” on the app, according to The Sun.
It began when 11-year-old Tommie was at a friend’s sleepover on Saturday. Then, the boys tried something they saw on TikTok called “huffing.”
This means breathing in harmful gases or liquids to feel high. Things like dry shampoo, spray deodorant, and glue are examples.
Right after Tommie and his friend joined the TikTok trend, Tommie’s heart stopped suddenly. Doctors say he died right away. Now, his family is grieving his sad death.
Tommie’s mom, Sherry, wants other parents to talk to their kids and make sure they don’t use TikTok. She went on Facebook and wrote, “This is what took my son’s life. Please warn your kids about what could happen. I don’t understand why anyone would even try this! It’s too risky!”
“I’ve never felt such pain before. You were my everything. I love you so much, my little boy. You’ll always be in my heart. I’ll do everything I can to make sure other kids are safe because of you. No other family should go through this pain,” she wrote on Facebook.
Rest peacefully, Tommie. We’re thinking of your family during this tough time. Let’s all team up to share this very important message, so no more kids take part in this dangerous trend!