Thank you lookout. I agree that there's information withheld in that case such as the role of both parents and the parting with his girlfriend.
Another heartbreaking case today and one wonders about the circumstances of these two youths. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/national/mum-pays-tribute-to-precious-17-year-old-son-found-dead-at-bottom-of-cliff-alongside-his-best-friend/ar-BByP8kb?li=AAmiR2Z&ocid=spartanntp
Yes,another sad case where I have to ask myself was it REALLY their intention to do this. Teenagers are very vulnerable,especially boys who feel that they have to appear " macho " in the company of girls and/or their peers. I think far too much is expected of children and teens that there are bound to be problems.
I watched a programme not long ago about children who have to look after a sick/disabled parent. It was heartbreaking. The child/teen did everything in the house,cleaning,cooking,washing, shopping and seeing to the parent. These children don't complain and attend school as normal after seeing to the parent,then they have the same when they return home.
This has got to be a test in itself,for the child's strength of mind and body and for the sheer devotion to that parent. These are the heroes and heroines of society who put others first without a second thought of how they feel themselves. Do you see what I'm getting at ?
I don't know what,if anything had gone on in the lives of the two 17 year olds,so I can't remark on any given reason,but it's another two too many.
There are lots of things that can get people down,but sadly if it can't be spoken about it can become a recipe for disaster.