Teen Suicide The Solution

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Teen Suicide, the Solution
By Brittany Wimpy


Twenty percent of high school students seriously consider committing suicide. This means that 106 of the ninth grade students here at North Cache have seriously considered it. I’m betting that out of those 106 you’re friends with at least one of them. If not, think of it this way, six people in this class have contemplated suicide. Micheal Faenza said, “More adolescents and young adults die from suicide than from all medical illnesses combined.” Too many teens today are giving up. It’s hard to imagine completely solving the problem of suicide, but I have some suggestions on how we can help.
First, if you ever think about committing suicide you need to talk to someone. I know that telling someone about your deepest thoughts can be hard but saving your life is more important. Most of time if you ask for help you will receive it. Even if you think that no one cares someone out there does. Our school counselors are always willing to work through your problems with you. I know that parents don’t always listen or understand, but I guarantee they will listen and although they might not understand they will definitely try to. Older brothers and sisters may act like they couldn’t care less about you but deep down inside they love you and they have probably experienced the same things you are experiencing, so talk to them and ask for help.
There was a 14 year old boy named Jim who felt like he nobody cared about him. Other kids Jims age were always teasing him and giving a hard about anything they could come up with. Jim couldn’t take it anymore and decided to comit suicide during the upcoming weekend. That week at school another boy noticed that Jim was always alone and didn’t seem to have any friends so he decided to talk to him. Jim and the other boy had a lot in common and spent the rest of the week together, but Jim decided that he would still follow through with hi...