The Education Ministry is warning about a new internet ‘challenge, which they said has made its way into the nation’s schools. They have called on parents and teachers to advise students on the severe consequences of participation in the ‘The Jump/Trip challenge’. 

The challenge focuses on three individuals in a line attempt to jump but the unsuspecting middle person is tripped. They also said that the challenge has already resulted in one student sustaining a broken arm. 

“Involvement in this activity does not only have serious repercussions on the physical health of someone who is tripped, but as has happened in the United States of America, parents of injured children have sought legal redress. Parents and teachers are being asked to quell any attempts to have this activity started among their children/charges with the relevant conversations with the use of supporting material that can be found online,” a release from the ministry stated.

Education Minister Anthony Garcia added “We have, and continue to encourage students to play and spend time away from screens. However, whenever those games become injurious to another person or can potentially seriously do harm, it is no longer a game that should be played. I am of the firm belief that our youth are wise enough to know that this is one challenge in which there should be no consideration of participation.”