Parenting coach reveals the four games kids should never play: Here's everything parents should know

Outdoor activities and playing games with friends are an important part of kids’ daily lives. They love to play every game they find in the playground. However, what parents don’t realise is that some games can be more dangerous than others. Parenting coach Kriti S. Gupta shared a video on social media explaining the same. She reflected on the importance of outdoor activities and why some of them can be dangerous.In the video, she mentioned, “These are NOT games. They are manipulation tactics often used by those who want to blur boundaries, silence children, or test their reactions. As parents, our power is in teaching our kids what’s safe, what’s unsafe, and what they should never agree to.” Revealing the games that kids should avoid, she mentioned, “The Bravery Game, where a child is asked to ‘prove they’re brave’ by doing something uncomfortable, risky, or inappropriate. Kids don’t owe anyone bravery. They only owe themselves safety.The Secret Game ‘Don’t tell your mom… let’s keep this between us… let’s do this.’ These are red flags. Teach your child that safe adults never ask for secrets only surprises, and surprises always have an end date.”She further shared, “The Act Like You’re Sleeping Game predators use this to test physical boundaries when the child won’t react. Make sure your child knows: you never pretend to sleep for anyone. Your body, your rules, your awareness.The Touching Game any game that involves private parts is never a game. Explain to your child early that no one should touch their private parts, and they shouldn’t touch anyone else’s not a friend, not a cousin, not an adult. No exceptions.” Giving a special message to parents, she shared, “If we want our kids to come to us first, we need to create a home where questions are welcomed, feelings are safe, and communication is open.”