Shock in Hamburg: White Tiger tortured children and sits in jail!

Shock in Hamburg: White Tiger tortured children and sits in jail!

in Hamburg was a case made of headlines, which is both alarming and shocking. The 20-year-old Shahriar J. sits in the Hahnöfersand correctional facility and faces serious accusations. He is accused of brutally tormenting mentally unstable children on the Internet. Under the pseudonym "White Tiger", he is said to have encouraged children to self -harm between 2021 and 2023. It is tragic that a 13-year-old boy from the USA is said to have been driven into suicide in 2022. In total, 123 acts, including murder and sexual abuse, are accused of the young man, which gives a particularly dark note for the whole case. After his arrest, he was moved to the JVA Hahnöfersand after three days, which offers 176 detention places, including departments for open and closed juvenile prison and a social therapy department.

Such events throw a light on the dangers that the Internet can represent for young people. This is also underlined by the current research of the WHO to use the media. According to a report, every eleventh youth shows signs of problematic behavior in terms of social media, which is particularly pronounced in girls (13 %), while only 9 % are affected in boys. Over half of all young people are constantly in contact with friends online, with 15-year-old girls being particularly popular with 44 %. At the same time, young people spend a lot of time with digital games, with 34 % playing daily and 22 % on match days to bring it at least four hours.

The downside of digital media

not only the youth playing is at risk, but also well -being: problematic media use is associated with psychological stress, lower social well -being and even higher substance consumption. The WHO sees a clear need for action here. Like Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge emphasizes, it is important to promote media literacy and possibly introduce age restrictions on social media. Young people should be able to make sound decisions about their online activities and to protect their well-being.

In addition, studies like the JIM 2022 make it clear that almost all young people in Germany have a smartphone and use the Internet every day. It is particularly important here to highlight the positive sides of social media. Many young people report support from the same age and social connections that help them feel less lonely. Social exchange can also play an important role in the life of young people.

The role of parents and schools

What can parents and schools do to better support their children in this digital world? It is crucial that parents actively participate in media education and show the understanding of the challenges that bring social media with them. Schools are responsible for offering extensive information about the risks and opportunities of the digital world. You should be careful to pursue gender -sensitive approaches and also take into account various cultural backgrounds.

The operators of social media are also required. Age verification and suitable filters are necessary to protect children from harmful content. The spread of dangerous tests of courage that often occurs on social media shows how urgently there is a need for action. Examples such as the Blackout Challenge have already followed tragic consequences, which is why a responsible design of the digital tools is essential.

Overall, as a society, we have to work together on a solution that focuses on the digital well -being of the youth so that the risky use also shows an opportunity for the positive growth of the young generation.