5 Reasons Why Teenagers Are Getting Attracted To Suicide

With the shocking disclosure of 'Blue Whale Challenge' as the possible reason behind the suicide of a 14-year-old teenage boy from Mumbai, it seems that suicide is fast becoming a ‘convenient resort’ in children.

Incidentally, 13 Reasons Why- one of the most viewed Netflix Series of 2017, is also based on the subject of a teen suicide. Selena Gomez who became a famous singing sensation when she was a teenager herself, is the co-producer of this drama series!

# Peer Pressure

Childhood is often thought to be the most carefree stage of life. But it isn't as rosier nowadays. Apart from several other pressures, there is one factor that has constantly been there, it is the 'Peer Pressure'.

# Sexual Activity

The exposure to various forms of media raises curiosity in a child especially teenager's mind. Lack of correct information may result in increased curiosity about sex and private parts, becoming sexually active untimely and even leading to pregnancy.

# Busy Parents

For a raising a secure child, it is important for the parents to spend quality time with them. This instills a friendly bond between the parent and child which reinforces the trust between them.

# Lack of True Friendship

Today children are fast becoming independent and professional. They have hundreds of friends on social networking sites but only a handful of true friends.

# Exposure to Extreme Situations

Committing a suicide is a difficult and daring decision. Let's agree on the fact that it can be committed by only those who don't have a wish to live anymore.