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From the news story in the OP Meredith is one of the girls - and her brother committed suicide later, other brother overdosed (possible suicide) and the mother was on antidepressants - no mention of the father - Mom's still living but likely in the dumps, herself.
Yet the author of the article seems to try to connect all these suicides with the school-bullying. I agree with her mother, though, and I think the bullying in her particular situation was menial compared to the harm that came from her own broken family.
Per sexuality - I think teens these days are *so* confused. On one hand they have their families, friends, media telling them "come out - it's ok" - but at the same time the opposition to it from these same sources tells them that "it's not OK"
I imagine that in that situation there's just no way to actually figure out *what* to do - no matter what you do you'll be noticed, some will disapprove, and others will encourage your behavior no matter what it is.
Yet the author of the article seems to try to connect all these suicides with the school-bullying. I agree with her mother, though, and I think the bullying in her particular situation was menial compared to the harm that came from her own broken family.
Per sexuality - I think teens these days are *so* confused. On one hand they have their families, friends, media telling them "come out - it's ok" - but at the same time the opposition to it from these same sources tells them that "it's not OK"
I imagine that in that situation there's just no way to actually figure out *what* to do - no matter what you do you'll be noticed, some will disapprove, and others will encourage your behavior no matter what it is.