Unhappy Home Life

One of the most common reasons for teenage suicide is an unhappy home life. The breakdown of family life is the chief area of concern in seeking answers to the teenage suicide epidemic. Most teenage suicides occur at home, and most have their origin at home. Instead of peace at home, there is fear. Instead of harmony, there is discord. Many suicides have no connection with drugs or alcohol.

Some problems in the home today:

Divorce

In 1980 one in every thirty-six marriages ended in divorce.

Remarriage

Replacing an original parent where there is no bond of love with a stepmother or step-father is impossible for many teens.

Blended Families

17 percent of remarriages that involve stepchildren on both sides wind up in divorce within three years.

Single-Parent Families

12.6 million children under the age of eighteen live with only one parent.

Undeclared Divorce

Homes in which the parents are together legally but not emotionally.

The Trauma Of Transition

The average American family moves every three years. It’s not always easy for teens to make new friends and adjust.

Child Abuse

One million children and teens are abused each year.

The home can be a breeding ground for suicidal thoughts. Teenagers should keep open lines of communication with parents.

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