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Parents may be teaching their children to be bullies by letting them watch ultra-violent Squid Game, an expert has warned.
Dr Sandra Wheatley said the Netflix show could be harming youngsters' 'social and emotional development' if they watch it too young.
It may encourage them to 'stand by' or 'join in' – rather than help – if they see a peer harmed, she added.
The South Korean 15-rated series has caused furious rows on parenting site Mumsnet, with some saying it was fine for children aged eight.
It sees characters compete in challenges based on childhood games – but with fatal twists – to win £27million.
Scenes depict someone shut in a coffin and people shot in the head.
Dr Sandra Wheatley said Netflix show Squid Game (pictured) could be harming youngsters' 'social and emotional development' if they watch it too young
The South Korean 15-rated series has caused furious rows on parenting site Mumsnet, with some saying it was fine for children aged eight
Dr Wheatley, a social psychologist specialising in parenting, said primary-age children may not be old enough to understand the context
