A violent online extremist movement is targeting vulnerable kids, and most parents have never heard of it. “764” uses sadistic manipulation, self-harm coercion, and youth-driven recruitment across Discord, Telegram, and gaming platforms. With recent arrests involving Canadian teens, parents need to understand how this group operates and how to protect their children before harm begins.

Using the fictional Netflix show Adolescence to justify phone bans ignores research—teen violence is down, and real causes go far beyond digital access.