"Who came up with this crap?"
Massimo Sinató worries about his child
Massimo Sinató, Rebecca Mir
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Massimo Sinató worries about his unborn child. The reason is an absurd and highly dangerous test of courage from Italy …
Massimo Sinató, 40, couldn't be happier. The professional dancer from "Let's Dance" will be a dad for the first time this year. His wife Rebecca Mir, 29, whom he met and fell in love with on the dance show, made the good news public with a baby photo at the end of December. Since then, the "tough" presenter has kept her Instagram fans up to date with pregnancy pictures. Massimo's love of happiness can also be seen on his Instagram posts.
"Blackout Challenge" with fatal consequences – Massimo Sinató is shaken
But now worry lines are spreading on the dancer's face. Worries that also affect your unborn child. The reason for this is a dangerous internet challenge in Italy, in which a ten year old girl was killed. The girl was encouraged by social media to take part in a life-threatening test of courage. In the so-called "Blackout Challenge", participants strangle each other and film this moment with their smartphones.
Massimo turns to his fans with a thoughtful Instagram post. His words get under your skin. "Who came up with this crap? By now, everyone should think about a more strictly regulated minimum age and content for children on social media," the 40-year-old demands.
Massimo Sinató wants to protect his child
Massimo is shocked at how much children are influenced by social media. A concern that Massimo is already worrying about his unborn baby. Because for him one thing counts above all: He wants to protect his offspring as best he can from external influences. Massimo Sinató knows that parents have to explain to their child how to use social networks correctly. "The parents, above all, have a responsibility!", Massimo explains his opinion.
After the death of little Antonella, who is said to have strangled unconscious with a belt, the Chinese video app Tiktok regulates stricter. Italy has blocked access to Tiktok for users whose age has not been proven beyond doubt. This step is too late for the little girl and her parents.
Sources used: instagram.com, vip.de, welt.de