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A gawky teenager with brilliant academic
pursuits is terrified going for the annual show in college. The girl who
is a dancer faces an identity crisis in a team of geeks. If these are
problems then solutions are simple and easy to fathom. Most of us are
stuck up with routine chores that marks as day and ends with night. But
during this time the teenager is asking for attention and we as parents
must make time for them. The cases of teen suicide owing to depression,
silent expressions of sadness and also out-of-the-blue cases are become
rampant in the society. A serious approach has to be considered to
improve the esteem of our children.
Teen suicide causes can be several. It could be wrong company, abuse or
peer pressure which the teen is facing among his friend circle. This can
be located as teen suicide warning signs in the form of depression,
chronic inability to concentrate, erratic times of rest and activity,
excessive sleeping or sluggishness or a sudden loss of connection. The
signals may not be present in many cases as suicide can also be outcome
of someone provoking or challenging a teenager in a situational assault.
To prevent teen suicides in India which is severe in the last few
months, a parental check is essential. Firstly we have to improve the
quality of our own lives as role models. Constant comparison or nagging
for grades is often the cause of suicide. The second cause is also the
problem of unrequited love. As parents we need to encourage the teens in
a healthy social circle and yet show our concern by educating them about
abuse and self protection. The teen suicide causes always do not come in
bold patterns but in case there is basic character change or in case the
teen has suddenly lost interest in routine functioning then it is a
matter of concern.
Teen suicide prevention is the goal of many social organizations that
cater to handling of teen problems and counsel them in an effective
manner. Many times it is essential to involve the family as a program
and consult a therapy so that the attitude changes entirely. Teens also
have the problem of connection as they fear the problem of facing
ridicule or criticism. Explaining to them about the path of life or
being aware of their current challenges can help the children expel
their depression and attain a confident self image.
The cases of teen suicide can be anything from the pressure to perform
in academics which has lead to missing the coveted seat in a college or
simply the matter of a make up gone wrong. Certain traits get evolved as
the children grow owing to influence which is familial or external.
Solving these problems is very much important so that the problems do
not manifest and there is free expression in order to amicably attain a
favorable position.
As all of us are different, it is important to understand our skills and
improve our inefficiency. An All rounder has to work very hard for
maintaining her multi tasking ability and hence support is required at
all times via friends and family for a teenager. Author Parenting expert, Kamakshi Gupte
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