Uzbekistan to impose administrative liability for “Quadrobers”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned parents about the emergence of "quadrober" behavior among children. Two such cases have been identified in Tashkent. The Ministry reminded that parents who fail to fulfill their responsibilities in raising their children may face legal consequences. If minors commit administrative offenses, parents will be fined 1,875,000 soums.

A subculture called "quadrober" has been emerging among young people on social media. This involves wearing animal immitation accessories and mimicking animal behavior. This trend has been observed among the youth in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine, and now, similar cases have been found in Tashkent. Experts believe that the rise of such behaviors is a natural psychological process. It is linked to children and adolescents seeking attention and not knowing how to channel their energy in a healthy way.

When it comes to the history of "quadrober," it originated as a sport. Its founder, a Japanese athlete, set a world record for running on two hands and two feet. Later, this activity became part of popular culture in the U.S. Ignoring this behavior and viewing it as a simple children's game can lead to its further spread, which may pose a serious threat to society. Experts warn that "quadrober" behavior could lead children to adopt aggressive animal-like actions, injure themselves or others, and harm. This may also result in social isolation and contribute to the formation of an unconscious subculture within society.