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Chinese Teen Dies as a Result of Internet Addiction Camp

posted by martyb on Tuesday August 15 2017, @06:05AM   Printer-friendly
from the Game-Over dept.

takyon writes:

A teenager died from multiple injuries just days after being dropped off at an Internet addiction treatment center:

A Chinese teenager has died days after he was sent to an internet addiction treatment centre, reigniting criticism of these controversial institutions. The 18-year-old had allegedly sustained multiple injuries, and the centre's director and staff members have been held by police, according to reports.

The incident took place earlier this month in eastern Anhui province. China has seen a proliferation in so-called "boot camps" aimed at treating internet and gaming addictions. Some are known for their military-style discipline and have been criticised for overly harsh practices.

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  • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Tuesday August 15 2017, @07:30AM

    by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday August 15 2017, @07:30AM (#554153) Journal

    The kid failed to interact with his world in an appropriate manner to ensure his survival.

    Would you send your grandkids to such a camp?

    Some further information to help your decision.
    From the same FA, other parents... mmm.... failed to interact with their kids in an appropriate manner to ensure their survival

    They [the boot camps] remain popular despite growing controversy over some centres' practices, such as beating patients and electroshock therapy, and a string of shocking incidents. Last year, a teenager reportedly killed her mother for sending her to a centre where she was allegedly abused.

    Perhaps something is actually out of order with those camps?

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