Let's all say a prayer for the families and the children not only in Colorado but everywhere. Let's teach our children to talk to us and us to them. This month is National Suicide Prevention week May 2nd - 8th. This month will be a reprint from the Stepping Stones May-June 1999 Read then read my notes below.
Statistics show that two hundred adolescents commit suicide each year in the United States.
Parents are wondering what they can do to raise suicide-free children. It is important to note that most experts believe that parents are not always to blame. Drugs, Alcohol. peers, and genetics all play an important role. While parents are not necessarily responsible for their children's depression or unhappiness, there are things that they can do to help teens through a difficult time. Treat your child with respect and kindness.