13.05.2025 11:41
A new death game has been added to the "challenge" trend on social media. In the new trend called the "A4 challenge," young people aim to lose enough weight to fit inside an A4 sheet of paper. Experts are warning families that this challenge can have serious health consequences.
"Blue Whale" has a new addition to the deadly games that lure young people into dangerous actions with "challenges": the A4 challenge. This trend, which aims for extreme weight loss, poses a significant health risk to young people.
NEW TREND PUSHES YOUNG PEOPLE TO LOSE EXTREME WEIGHT
In this new trend called the "A4 challenge," young people hold an A4 sheet of paper in front of a mirror against their bodies, aiming to become thin enough to fit within the paper. When they reach their goal, they share these photos on social media to increase their "click counts," and to gain followers and likes.
VERY DANGEROUS FOR HEALTH
Experts warn families that this trend, which encourages young people to lose weight uncontrollably, can have serious health consequences. It is noted that eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia can be triggered, and many health issues such as metabolic problems, vitamin deficiencies, heart diseases, and weakened immune systems may arise.
PARENTS BE AWARE
Experts, who emphasize the impact of social media on young people, highlight that factors such as the desire for social approval, becoming popular, and peer pressure lie behind young people's susceptibility to such trends. They urge families to closely monitor their children's social media usage, to communicate openly with their children about these dangerous trends, and to raise awareness. Additionally, it is emphasized that providing activities and supportive environments that will strengthen young people's self-esteem and help them develop a healthy body image is of great importance.