Read this.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/12/the-silicon-valley-suicides/413140/
Articles about child suicide usually put me off. It’s not just the tragedy of a life lost, but the emotional pit into which everyone – parents and family, friends, teachers and coaches – swirls in trying to find reasons that explain the inexplicable or assurances that “this will never happen again.”
Hanna Rosin’s ability to tell a human story supported by her responsible investigation into the lives of those involved and the credible research of experts in the field makes “The Silicon Valley Suicides” a must read. Educators will find that the culture of schooling and school practices are a part of the story but not the entire story. Parents will find their look into the “parenting mirror” is not reassuring because some of what they may see in themselves is killing their children. Children will find that the stress of adolescence is real and heavy and universal and suicide is not a solution.
Thanks to The Atlantic for its commitment to in-depth reporting. Thanks to Ms. Rosin – many thanks, indeed, for her superior writing.