Tenderheartedness wrote:
I was shocked to read about this real life story which is too close to the book's theme, for comfort.
Many parents and young adults need to become more aware of the dangers of bullying. It is hard to believe that the parents are unaware of their children's behavior and if they are, they need to get a grip on them. Perhaps unsupervised cell phones and computers are not such great tools for teenagers if they are going to use them as weapons against those less powerful and more vulnerable. Perhaps we need to bring back civics education to our high schools. Perhaps we need to stop being so politically correct and start being more proactive by setting limits and boundaries for young adults with expectations of more mature behavior.
Vtc wrote; Having worked with and counseled teens at a private school,geared towards alcohol,drug abuse and a host of other problems,many times it was difficult on the outside to pinpoint who would and some did take their own lives.Being secretive,not opening up is part of those very difficult years that face teens.Coping skills are not there .Whether its genetic,or other wise,its very difficult for them to cope in a world that has so much coming at them.Loving,aware parents cannot predict,when all of the above is happening,unless the signs are there..Vtc Susan
Kindness,I've discovered,is everything in life...Issac Bashevis Singer
