More News : Online gaming addiction is emerging as a serious mental health and social concern, with alarming consequences. A tragic incident from Ghaziabad has brought this issue into sharp focus, where three real sisters lost their lives after jumping from the ninth floor, allegedly due to addiction to a task-based Korean online game.
According to reports, the three sisters were so deeply involved in the game that they began performing daily activities—such as bathing, eating, attending school, and sleeping—strictly according to in-game instructions and at the same time. When their parents tried to stop them from playing and scolded them, the sisters reportedly took the extreme step together.
Online Gaming Cutting Children Off From Reality
Mental health experts say excessive online gaming can slowly disconnect children from real life. Spending long hours in virtual worlds often leads to psychological pressure, fear, loneliness, and emotional isolation. When children are unable to express their feelings or share their problems, stress builds up internally, sometimes pushing them toward dangerous decisions.
Experts believe the Ghaziabad incident is a result of prolonged mental and emotional pressure caused by gaming addiction.
Key Risk Factors Identified by Experts
Specialists point out that such cases usually involve multiple underlying factors, including:
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Lack of communication between parents and children
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Absence of emotional support within the family
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Excessive screen time
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Easy access to uncontrolled and harmful online content
If a child shows unusual interest in a particular game or online challenge, becomes withdrawn, irritable, or starts avoiding daily routines, parents should treat these as serious warning signs.
What Parents Should Do
Mental health professionals stress the importance of open and non-judgmental communication. Parents should listen to their children patiently, try to understand their emotions, and reassure them that they are not alone in dealing with any problem.
Experts warn that many children begin to treat online game tasks or challenges as real-life obligations, without fully understanding the consequences. In such situations, timely emotional support and guidance can be life-saving.
They strongly advise parents and guardians not to ignore any abnormal behavioral changes in children. Early intervention, awareness, and emotional care can not only save a child’s life but also prevent families from experiencing irreversible loss.
