Warren mom warns parents after 13-year-old son dies from ‘Choking Game’ challenge

Thirteen-year-old Justin Bernath of Warren died on June 9 after participating in the "Choking Game," a dangerous social media trend that involves briefly cutting off oxygen for a quick high. His mother, Erin Bernath, is speaking out to warn other parents, emphasizing the importance of open conversations with children about online pressures and risks. Experts point to the adolescent drive for social acceptance as a major factor in such risky behavior, and the family is urging social media platforms to do more to remove harmful content.