Recently, a kind of "smelly water" bewilderment behavior has begun to become popular in primary and secondary schools.
"Raising stinky water"? I believe that many people are puzzled when they see these three words: what is "smelly water"? Can stinky water still be "raised"? Why "Smelly Water"? A series of questions probably filled my head in an instant. While adults don't know why, this new type of "game" has quietly become popular in schools.
Pictures of stinky water shared by netizens. Source: Internet
An eye-opening disgusting artifact
Some people say that if there is a child who mysteriously hides left and right with a bottle recently, and does not let you rob it, obedient, you had better not rob it, because there is a high probability that what they are holding in their hands is a popular "liquid pet" in the children's circle - stinky water.
What is "smelly water"? As the name suggests, it is to put various ingredients in a bottle (such as instant noodles, milk, glue, mosquitoes, flies, bread, stinky tofu, etc.), add water and "raise" for observation.
All kinds of stinky water posted on the Internet
Children not only make stinky water at home, but also bring it to school. On social platforms, a student shared that after the stinky water he made exploded in the classroom, the teaching computer was damaged, the classroom was so stinky that it was unusable for a period of time, and even caused more than a dozen students to vomit.
There have been many cases of spontaneous explosion of stinky water after fermentation on campus recently, and the scene is quite shocking and destructive.
It can cause nausea at mild and pathogenic at worst
The doctor said that the composition of the stinky water "raised" by the children was different, and it was impossible to accurately judge the toxic and harmful substances in it. Because it will ferment constantly, toxic gases such as hydrogen sulfide and formaldehyde may be produced, which may lead to poisoning if they are inhaled into the respiratory tract, causing nausea, dizziness and other discomforts in children. In addition, there may be bacteria, viruses and other pathogens in the smelly water, if the child does not wash his hands in time after contact or even eat directly, it may lead to digestive tract infection, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and other manifestations, and may also cause skin infection, causing skin itching, redness, swelling and pain.
Tan Xingyu, deputy chief physician of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine of Peking University People's Hospital, said in an interview with reporters that there are a large number of microorganisms including bacteria in the smelly water, and once there is an explosion, "droplets" will be formed, and if it enters the respiratory tract with air flow, it will cause respiratory infection, and in severe cases, pneumonia may be induced. In addition, if the stinky water accidentally splashes into the eyes and comes into contact with the mucous membranes, it can also cause local infection. If ingested, it can cause intestinal infection.
The doctor reminds that if you accidentally come into contact with stinky water, you should first clean the surface of the skin, then disinfect it with alcohol, etc., and go to the hospital if you feel unwell.
How do guardians deal with their children's "stinky water"?
In response to a number of cases where stinky water has caused trouble, a lawyer pointed out that if the stinky water explodes in a school and causes damage, both parents and schools may be held liable individually or jointly.
In the mainland, children under the age of eight are legally incapacitated persons, and if they cause damage to others while at school, the school should bear tort liability, and if they want to reduce their liability, they should prove that they have fulfilled their educational and management duties.
It is important for parents and schools to educate and supervise together, and to let children know that "stinky water" may be a crime. If the blasted stinky water directly causes the loss of public or private property to a certain amount, or if there is evidence to prove that the stinky water caused many people to be infected with viruses or diseases, reaching the level of forming a public safety incident, there is a possibility of constituting the crime of endangering public safety by dangerous means, and there is also a risk of being investigated for criminal responsibility, provided that the age of criminal responsibility is reached.
This is especially important for minors, who may not be fully aware of the legal consequences of their actions. Therefore, popularizing legal knowledge and enhancing legal awareness is also an important part of preventing the occurrence of similar incidents.
Why do children want to "keep stinky water"? As an adult, it's hard to understand the joy. However, the children's answer is simple – a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction of their curiosity. The process of raising stinky water is full of uncertainties, and blowing up stinky water can also give them a sense of exploration and adventure.
It can be said that every once in a while, something new becomes popular among children. "Smelly water" will not be the last.
It's not a good thing to ban or indulge. It is understandable for primary and secondary school students to "raise stinky water" in private to satisfy their curiosity and even their desire for knowledge, but if their behavior interferes with public order and affects the health of others, it should not be rationalized. As for the mentality behind children's "stinky water", it varies from person to person, and parents and schools need to observe and guide them, and they cannot give a simple answer to the prohibition or prohibition in a one-size-fits-all way.
Guardians might as well learn to change their perspectives and follow their children to learn by playing. Take "Raising Stinky Water" as an example, if a biochemistry class comes at this time, teach children to analyze the generation process of this "biochemical weapon", by the way, know a few chemical components, and contact the reaction equation, can it give children a different experience?
Source: Half Moon Talk