Children killing animals with catapults will feel ‘huge guilt’ when they grow up, psychologist warns
- A behavioural psychologist has warned that children filming themselves using catapults to kill and torture animals will feel a “huge residual guilt” as they grow up.
- It follows news that a UK-wide network consisting of young children, have been sharing footage of killings in WhatsApp groups.
- The RSPCA described the material as “horrendous” and warned it was an “emerging trend”.
- For more, please visit the Sky News website.
WhatsApp now blocks ability to take screenshots of profile pictures
- WhatsApp is rolling out a new update which blocks users from screenshotting a contact’s profile picture.
- Despite the change, you can still screenshot the mini-profile or profile preview that can be expanded when viewing all WhatsApp chats.
- It has been reported to be a default behaviour and is not limited to a specific app build.
- For more, please visit the 9 to 5 Google website.
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Violent disorder threats made on social media to schools across Bradford
- Police have released a statement following social media messages suggesting violent disorder would take place at schools across Bradford.
- Parents have contacted the T&A to raise concerns in relation to schools.
- Police presences have been evident across schools in the city.
- For more, please visit the Yahoo News website.
Schoolchildren offered vapes spiked with spice via Snapchat
- Children are being offered vapes spiked with drugs which are being distributed via Snapchat.
- A letter to parents at a west London school raised concerns about the risk of young people experiencing health problems of vapes which contain the substances.
- There have been considerable reports across schools in England and Wales of serious health incidents following the use of these vapes.
- For more, please visit the Independent website.
