The family of an 11-year-old kid is grieving the loss of a child who died as a result of a horrific online trend. So that no one else experiences what they have, the family is now trying to spread the word and encourage parents to have conversations with their kids.
On Saturday, it all began when Tommie, who was eleven years old, went to a friend’s house for a sleepover. The lads “huffed” in response to a TikTok challenge.
To do this, one must inhale toxic solvents or gases that provide an intoxicating effect. Glue, spray deodorant, and dry shampoo are a few examples.
Sherry, his mum, has asked other parents to have a conversation with their kids and discourage them from using TikTok. “This cost my son his life from trying something other kids are doing,” she wrote on Facebook in her impassioned plea. Please talk to your children about the consequences of this. It is beyond me why anyone would even try this! It’s so dangerous!”
“I have never felt pain like this. My whirlwind. I just love you so much mate. My baby boy. You will forever be in my heart. I will make sure to the best of my ability that your name and your beautiful face will become the reason that other children’s lives will be saved and other families don’t have to suffer this deep, deep hurt,” she writes on her Facebook page.