Teenagers face a lot of problems and are constantly under pressure. Four teens took their own lives in four days in July. This shows the seriousness of the problem.
Teens face pressure from their peers and at school. Their parents also have high expectations. They may feel unhappy and depressed because they cannot solve all their problems.
All of us face difficulties at times, but taking our own life is not the solution. I think some teens are so overprotected by their parents that they cannot tackle problems independently. These teens are not strong enough and they give up easily.
Teens should find the proper way to solve problems. Parents should teach their children to have a positive attitude towards life, and teens should develop a sense of humour and lighten up.
Jenny Lam, The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
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