Hyderabad Teenager Dies by Suicide After Being Chided for Poor Academic Performance and Online Gaming Addiction
A 14-year-old boy from Hyderabad, Telangana, died by suicide on September 25, 2023, after being scolded by his parents for poor academic performance and online gaming addiction.
The boy, Rehash Reddy, was a class tenth student at a private school in the city. He was reportedly addicted to online games and was not concentrating on his studies. His parents had scolded him for this on several occasions.
On September 25, Rehash’s teachers complained to his parents about his poor performance in school. The parents scolded him again, and Rehash reportedly became very upset. He went to the 14th floor of the apartment building where the family resided and jumped off.
Rehash was rushed to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival. The Raidurgam police booked a case and started an investigation.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of parental guidance and communication with teenagers. It is also important to be aware of the dangers of online gaming addiction and to help teenagers strike a healthy balance between their online and offline lives.
Here are some tips for parents to help their teenagers avoid online gaming addiction:
Set limits on the amount of time your teenager can spend playing online games.
Encourage your teenager to engage in other activities, such as sports, hobbies, and spending time with friends and family.
Monitor your teenager’s online activity and talk to them about the games they are playing.
Seek professional help if you are concerned that your teenager may be addicted to online games.