What is Blue Whale game? Is it a game, is it a challenge?

What is Blue Whale game? Is it a game, is it a challenge?

First of all Blue Whale is not a game, as it is not in video nor on mobile. It is not even a real-life game. It is neither an app nor can you install it. Blue Whale is not a game that your child can play on a desktop. It can't be installed from the web and neither can be played on Xbox or Playstation. There is no particular website, app or service where you can access Blue Whale. You can't type a website address in Chrome browser and end up inside Blue Whale game or become a part of it.

The Blue Whale is a crazy and nonsensical phenomenon. It's a conversation between a stranger and a kid, who is vulnerable. The link to reach Blue Whale are usually hidden inside the host of comments below any YouTube video, some strange hashtags or even through private messages. The people who are fanning this phenomenon have defined their own language and seek complete info about their target before reaching out to them.

The curators of the Blue Whale are constantly hunting for teens who are vulnerable and can easily be pushed to take extreme steps. Reports have it that the Blue Whale creators -- and no one knows who are these creators -- assign 50 tasks to the victim which includes tasks like waking up at odd hours, climbing a crane, sitting at the edge of the roof, watching videos sent by the curators, performing self-mutilating tasks like piercing needle in arms or legs, carving patterns on body and lastly committing suicide.

So if not game, then what is this Blue Whale thing?

Blue Whale is not a game. Why would you call it a game when it has nothing similar to the games you see in Play Store or App Store.  Then what is it? The answer is - Blue Whale is a phenomenon, an ugly one.

Reports have it that it was started by guy named Philipp Budeikin who is now in jail. It may have been started by him but the problem is that this phenomenon now has a life of its own. Sick and psychos from all corners of the world are now targeting vulnerable teens by assigning them deathly tasks in the name of Blue Whale. All this is to satisfy their sadist soul.

Understand it this way. We all remember the Ice Bucket Challenge, which went viral on the web. People started tagging each other and challenged each other to complete the task. Well, it was for a good cause.

This Blue Whale, meanwhile, is also a similar sort of viral challenge only with a very malicious idea lying at the heart.  In Budeikin's words, the game is meant to get rid of "biological waste" from the society. In simple words to persuade vulnerable kids to commit suicide.

What can the parents do to save kids?

First understand that Blue Whale cannot kill your child. It is what the strangers tell them that plays trick on their minds and then leads them deeper into their insecurities and vulnerabilities.

Here's what you can do- observe your child.  Talk to them if you find changes in his/her behaviour. Take note if your child complains of loneliness all the time.

Just like the real world that has two sides- the good and the bad, the virtual world also has some dark corners. And the thumb rule is same. STAY AWAY FROM THE BAD WORLD. So discourage your kids from making contact with unknown people online.

Talk to your kids. Instead of hiding about these things, tell them that it's unsafe and how it is bad for them.

Read about the  symptoms of depression and observe your child. Do not hesitate from seeking medical help. Mental illness does not always mean being mad or insane.

Lastly, let them know how much you love them, how life would be nothing without your kids and how much precious they are to you.

For kids who are still searching for this STUPID BLUE WHALE THING....

Remember, life is beautiful. You are strong, beautiful, bright and so much loved. Problems are part of life and parents should always be your first go to people. Do not let some unknown person take charge of your feelings and manipulate you to take such insane steps. Express your feelings but only before someone you trust and know. Do not disclose too much information on social media and never respond to texts, mails or any contact coming from a suspicious source.