UK Students Imitate ‘Squid Game’ Warning

The craze of ‘Squid Game’, which is the most watched production of Netflix in 90 different countries, has managed to gain a solid fan base since the first day it was published, and continues to grow, creating an avalanche effect. In the South Korean drama, adults participating in some kind of competition play the popular street games known as ‘children’s games’ in Korea; however, unlike an ordinary competition, the end of the losers in this competition is death. Experts, on the other hand, are of the opinion that Squid Game, which is forbidden to watch by those under the age of 15 due to the violence and sexual scenes it contains, is not suitable for children aged 15 and over.

A news report from England made it clear why the series is not suitable for children. According to the news, teachers in England; He warned that many students, including the youngest, play games that mimic the Squid Game.

Schools warn parents not to watch ‘Squid Game’ students

Some schools across the UK have called on students’ families to review the settings of electronic devices such as televisions, phones and tablets, saying it is inconvenient for children to watch the ‘Squid Game’.

Gareth Nichols, who works at Sir Francis Fill Elementary School in Lincoln, said that he witnessed a group of students, including 6-year-old children, talking about the Squid Game and re-enacting some scenes in the series. “Although the plays are portrayed as traditional children’s plays, they are not suitable for younger audiences due to their violent ending. I’m in favor of not showing it to 15-year-olds, either. “Using the statements, Nichols advised parents to closely monitor what their children are watching. Stating that the school immediately informed the parents of the situation and warned them to check the settings of electronic devices, Nichols said, “Children may be watching the series on devices without the parents’ knowledge.”

Welton Primary School, another school in East Yorkshire, also noted that some of their students were aware that they were watching the show and sent a warning guide to the families of the children.