highest rate of teenage suicides in the world
By sritrinity
@sritrinity (629)
India
July 24, 2009 2:48pm CST
I'm finding in India that so many kids are under immense pressure from parents to study ridiculous hours a day as they need to get near perfect results in their exams.....as the job competition here is so high...too many people and not enough jobs to go around.....alot of these kids I know are freaking out....suffering immense depression and displaying suicidal tendencies.....they feel like money is everything and that they as people count for nothing......makes my heart bleed so much....I was born and educated in London and never had to face such things.....and its shocking for me to discover.....I try and talk with them as much as possible on the phone.....giving them emotional support etc......but inside, deep down it makes me feel so upset!
Here is something from the news:
"SOUTH INDIA-WORLDS CAPITAL OF SUICIDE"
"Out of every THREE cases of suicide, reported every 15 minutes in India, one is a youth in the age group of 15 to 25'
"In the Union Territory of Pondicherry, every month at least 15 youths between the ages of 15 to 25 commit suicide"
How does this make you feel?
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@natnickeep (2336)
• United States
24 Jul 09
Yes it makes me sad too. But I don't think it is just India that is facing this problem. The whole world will soon face this. Because we are overpopulated. The more people the less resources, the less jobs etc. People in other countries gave up a while ago. They don't push their kids as hard, they say if you make it you make it and if you don't then you don't. Just be happy. Even in places where there are lots of jobs, the education is diminishing or people are unable to afford an education. It all goes back to money. More money more problems.
@sritrinity (629)
• India
24 Jul 09
Yes thanks.....I think western countries don't push their kids so much because there many other things to fall back on (for now)such as other courses, skill courses, and so many grants are offered to kids for their studies, but here all the education is paid for by the parents hard earned money.....and the kids face so much pressure to perform....and if they don't get the job....no Govt will support them or be the slightest bit sympathetic.....here if you don't get a job you will basically starve and live on the streets.....they have to do it....no other choice.
Coming from the West, I had so many choices in comparison...firstly all my education from the start was free...right upto the Univesity days....we students were offered the best of services.....one little problem and the whole admin staff would have it sorted in a day.......our books were paid for.....our rooms were paid for.....our bills were paid for....and there were so many activities/sports on offer to take the stress out.
See most of the parents here have no pension to fall back on, or benefits from the Govt, so the son is required not only to financially support himself but his parents too.....medical bills...food... accommodation everything!
The boys here especially are so burdened with responsibility from the day they are born that its hard for me to get my head around.
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@natnickeep (2336)
• United States
24 Jul 09
Well I never realized it was that bad there. Thank you for explaining a little more. That is very sad. The government seems to help in so many ways, but then lack in so many too. Money is so evil and it can corrupt you. Those who have it those who don't. I do feel for the boys who have to grow up there. Sounds like they do have a huge burden on their shoulders. Is there any solution though? Is there anything anyone can do to make it better?
@natnickeep (2336)
• United States
28 Oct 09
Sorry for not responding long ago. I got busy and strayed away from mylot for a while but I am glad to be back.
Anyhow, I think the only thing we can do is be aware and teach our children how important educations is. Not push them but encourage them. I am a high school drop out, had my first child at 16, we very often struggle to get by. I let that be a lesson to my kids. When my 9 year old says she wants something that I can't afford I explain that she can do anything she wants and have anything she wants if she stays in school and works towards it.
I also make sure to teach them the other wonderful things that life has to offer besides money. Like family and love and compassion. Money is just a thing for all we know it could be gone tomorrow, but hopefully we will still remain. All we can do is teach them and hope.
