00:02What's behind the suicide of three teenagers in Ghaziabad?
00:07Investigators are looking at several factors.
00:10Exposure to unsuitable content, online addiction, and the shock of being digitally isolated.
00:16Let's explore and find out what could help.
00:19Before their deaths, the sisters ran a YouTube channel with 2,000 followers.
00:24Inspired by their love of South Korean games and culture,
00:27their father had the girls close the account and sold their devices, reportedly to curb their usage.
00:33He blames the influence of unsuitable content for their deaths.
00:37Police say the sisters were largely isolated in real life.
00:40They had not attended school for several years and spent most of their time on their phones.
00:45There's a range of possible triggers.
00:49Teenagers can easily stumble onto violent, sexual, or culturally unfamiliar content online.
00:55Talking openly with them and knowing which platforms they use helps reduce those risks.
01:03Teens can slip into online addiction when life online starts replacing real life.
01:08Setting time limits and monitoring usage helps curb the problem.
01:14Losing access to their friends online can leave teens feeling suddenly isolated.
01:19Rather than cutting them off, experts recommend monitoring online time.
01:23Overall, experts encourage parents to stay involved, stay aware, and keep talking.
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