Telangana: 11-year-old commits suicide after being scolded by father over YouTube addiction 

In a shocking incident, an 11-year-old commits suicide after being pulled up by parents for YouTube addiction. He used to spend a number of hours watching funny videos. 

That fateful night, when his father scolded him, he went up to his room, locked his door from inside. The parents were under the impression that he would be normal by the morning. 

However, when the boy didn’t wake up in the morning, the father went up and broke open the door, only to find him dead. 

This incident has been reported from Telangana. 

Steps to counter suicide 

When a child falls into bad company or gets addicted to something bad, the first thing parents should do is show empathy instead of unleashing a verbal attack on them. 

It is always advisable to have a word with the child and understand the source of their pains and privations rather than reacting in a knee-jerk manner. 

If you feel you are inadequate to convince the child and dissuade them away from suicidal thoughts, it is always advisable to seek professional help. 

Encouraging the child to see brighter side of things and engaging them into a conversation would instill confidence in them.