It is important to be clear that none of these reasons by themselves causes a person to commit suicide. At times some of these never happen, other times all or some are likely. I share this just to help us understand that suicides can be prevented if we are attentive to some of the potential problem areas.
A second cause is parental abuse. Sadly there are a number of families where the children are abused and suffer in silence. They are under the threat that if they were to ever tell anyone that the abuse will increase. Others believe that this kind of behavior is normal in homes since that is all they have ever known.
I think that being a parent is an extremely challenging responsibility. There are many books written from different perspectives. It can be confusing as to what things you should do. I do believe that there is a common denominator in all those books, to love your children from the day they are born and for the rest of their days. If we are truly loving our children then there is no place for abuse.
I understand that parents have stress in their lives and incredible challenges. At times this stress leads parents to lash out against their children. Parents live beyond their means to provide all their families needs, then they realize they cant afford it and debt takes over. As they deal with debt and the fear of losing things they begin to lash out at the people they were trying to provide for. This can lead to abuse.
The internet itself has many benefits but many parents have addictions to it. They get angry at their kids because they(the parents) cant be on facebook all night. Instead of turning off the computer they get angry at their kids for trying to talk to them and become abusive. The internet also opens up a whole world of sexual abuse to parents who may then take that abuse out on their children.
You may think these examples are absurd, I don't. We could talk about other things too like alcoholic parents, parents with drug abuse issues or parents that argue and fight all the time in front of their children.
No matter the reason for the abuse it is unacceptable. Children and teens should not have to deal with this in their homes. Our homes need to be safe places. Parents need to think through some of the things they do with their time and money.
If you are a teen in a troubled and abusive home please let an adult who cares about you know. As an adult, if someone shares with you what is happening in their home do something about it. You can make a difference. All children should have the right to a safe home, sadly we know that is not happening.
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