I live in Kota a,go-to-place,for many aspiring doctors and engineers.Students from many places come here to join the local Coaching Institutes.What pains me immensely is the fact that many of them commit suicide when they feel that they cannot achieve their target.I have written about the possible causs of such incidents in my post about the Coaching Institutes of Kota.
Let us now consider the Red Flags which could indicate that a student is considering suicide--
- The student stops going to his classes when he realizes that he cannot fathom the subject being taught.
- His performance deteriorates.
- He avoids meeting his class mates and chums.
- He does not take part in social or institutional get-togethers.
- He becomes lethargy or sleepy.
- His remarks are often very pessimistic.He may talk of death and what happens after someone dies.
- He may say he has no chance of passing.
- He laments the lack of support from anywhere.
- He becomes violent and irritable.
- he may begin to take drugs or alcohol.
- He has a break-up with his close friend.
- After a lenghty isolation he suddenly appears tp be happy.
Though written about boys,it is equally applicable to girls.
I am glad that you are bringing these important matters to the domain of common knowledge. Parents must understand that the Childs aspirations are more important than their own. Life is organic and it is important for giving space for the child to grow rather than imposing the burden of parent's dream and societal expectations on the teenagers.
ReplyDeleteKeep doing the great work.
You have hit the nail on the head Suman debray,just what I wanted to say.
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