Being a teenager

Being a teenager isn't the easiest thing in the world to do. I am still only 18 and it's hard but not as hard as it was for me in high school since I'm in college I have been maturing and learning more about myself whereas high school your just going along to get along. Suicide is a real thing and adults don't even try to understand how it is to be a teenager because reviving those memories may be painful or they may have done things they regret. I have had so many friends that tried to commit suicide just because it felt like no one was listening or fitting in was to hard for them. I know how it is to not always be down or fit in with everybody but those four teenagers in the article maybe just needed someone to listen to them. Having nothing to do can also be a cause of finding outlets to do what you want to do. If it seems as if the adults don't care why not go crazy and just do what you want? Teenage years are very critical and adults don't always understand that and they don't try to they'd rather label teens as losers or other derogatory names when in reality all they really needed was something to do or someone to talk to. Its interesting how boredom can suddenly lead to suicide, teenagers have way to much time on their hands and it appears that idle time can lead to experimenting with different things that may not always be the best decision for one's life. Teenagers go crazy with nothing to do because parents try to force them to do what they want them to do. I whole hardheartedly believe that "strict parents make sneaky kids". If you let your kids be themselves and be open with them I believe you won't have much trouble with them. My mom and I have a close relationship I tell her EVERYTHING and she always listens I believe parents should try to consider their kids and what they may be facing. Teenage years are not as easy as they may seem ...