Some incidents involving children occur on the Internet, but many tragedies are still associated with so-called “discoveries”—informal parties in apartments and country houses. Izvestia writes about this.
According to the newspaper, it is at house parties that fights, violence and drug overdoses often occur. According to the newspaper's sources, such meetings are often organized via instant messaging: participants receive invitation links to closed chats. Adult friends pick up alcohol and housing is rented daily by contactless check-in. The apartment owner acknowledges that one party could face heavy fines and property damage. Clinical psychologist Elena Zamyshevskaya believes that “checking in” is becoming a way of self-affirmation for teenagers trying to get famous.
At the same time, victims of bullying are often outsiders who come in for recognition. The expert also warned about the dangers of “digital self-harm” where teenagers post compromising videos online, which can lead to blackmail. Dmitry Vtorov, president of the Search for Missing Children Foundation, added that some teenagers had to “register” to spend the night away from home. He noted that there are more and more cases of parents not reporting the death of their children because they are worried about getting into trouble with the police and guardianship authorities.
According to experts, such situations can only be prevented with care and trust. Parents should know the environment around their child, pay attention to their interests and promptly notice alarming changes in behavior. The Ministry of Home Affairs calculates that in the first eight months of 2025, 14.3 thousand minors will be held criminally responsible – 6% more than a year earlier. At the same time, overall crime in the country has decreased by nearly 5%. The Investigation Committee also reported that the number of crimes against the lives and health of young people has increased by nearly 13%.
