Advertisement

There is far too much panic over the Momo Challenge

Parents are being urged to supervise their children’s online activity due a cyberbullying game called the "Momo challenge". So what can be done?  How is this allowed? Why is nobody held accountable?

Share this article

16.37 26 Feb 2019


There is far too much panic over the Momo Challenge


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.37 26 Feb 2019


Parents are being urged to supervise their children’s online activity due a cyberbullying game called the "Momo challenge".

The challenge is appearing on social media platforms and targets children in particular.

“Momo" makes contact through social media, and allegedly asks the person to perform dangerous tasks, including self-harm.

So what can be done?  How is this allowed? Why is nobody held accountable?

To discuss, Ivan was joined by Katherine O’Keefe, who is a consultant and trainer at Castlebridge, and child psychologist Mark Smyth.


Related Episodes

Backstage at the Cork Jazz Fes...

00:07:05

Backstage at the Cork Jazz Festival! - Henry McKean Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:05


How to do Stuff: Watching horr...

00:10:33

How to do Stuff: Watching horror movies

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:33


Results of a UN Emissions Gap...

00:09:26

Results of a UN Emissions Gap report described as “sobering”

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:26


Does your ability to drink Gui...

00:08:00

Does your ability to drink Guinness prove your Irishness?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:00