This is a definite means of torture. It is not funny to the victim and can be quite damaging to a child and should never be allowed to go on. It is also used as a sexual tool of torture which should tell you something right there. I have joked about the fact that I am sooo ticklish on my neck that if a serial killer were to grab it to strangle me I would literally die laughing!!! Not funny I know but true. This is and can be a serious problem and also not funny...