Thread:4solace/@comment-28482541-20160822144718/@comment-26857065-20160822165215

4solace, I am so sorry to hear such tragedy especially at such young ages. I do have to agree that I believe that social media is not a good match for youth. Many youth who are already at an age feeling the need to belong, to fit in, to be equal to peers add in hormones, each persons own life feelings and experiences is a lot. When social media gets added to the mix it is very easy for youth to use social media as a way of gratification ... How many likes they get on a post etc etc. Comparing their life's to others lives through social media as well. This in my opinion makes the youth years harder on many youth. our youth need parent involvement and a lot of it. An ear to listen without judgement, good influences , a loving home , and consistent parenting.Youth need these so desperately and unfortunately many do not receive especially listening without judgement. Our youth need safe places to go to be be comfortable with other youth. This may be youth organizations, sports, or a safe hangout at someone's home that is supervised. Most of Our youth today unfortunately are being raised on instant gratification. Through school, sports, and social media. It is up to the patents to teach not to expect instant gratification but to instead set goals and work on reaching these goals. short, medium and long term. This in my opinion is so very important to counter act the instant gratification being shown most everywhere else. It is so sad. I am so sorry that you need to speak with your child over and over about these horrific occurances. Sad and tragic, overwhelming and so hard to comprehend. My heart is with you, with your child and certainly breaking for the families who have lost their children so young. xo