Thankfully, the student survived, but is in severe condition. The high school sent out a statement saying, "The student has been transported to an area hospital and is in critical condition. Our hearts and prayers go out the family and school community." The school continues to search for more information in regards to the student.
In my opinion, the school needs to answer the question, "Why?" Why is this student attempting to commit suicide? What made him feel this way? Once these questions can be answered, then comes the next question. What can the school as well as the country do to prevent something like this from happening again?
In conclusion, this brutal suicidal story continues to occur on a daily basis in this world. It is so difficult to put the blame on anyone for this problem. Usually, it seems to be mental problems or of course, other issues that provoke these actions. Hopefully, as a society, we can prevent these sort of detrimental problems through smart courses of action. For more information, please visit http://abcnews.go.com/US/colorado-high-school-student-sets-fire-cafeteria/story?id=22238943.
Here is a photo from the scene in front of Westminster High School.
Ryan - I agree with your point that the school needs to be looking into the reasons for the student's attempted suicide. I think his reasons are just as important as his actions - and I'm definitely glad the student is okay. I think that if the school (or his family) delves deeper into the why behind his actions they could uncover some pretty unpleasant things… but they might be able to help other students who are contemplating the same course of action.
ReplyDeleteEvents like this are so unfortunate, and like you said, occur on a daily basis. High school can be the toughest time in any kid's life. It's where they go almost every day, and it can be hard to ask for help from anyone when it is most needed. Now this may sound harsh, it's not my intention to be so, but it is a little bit sad that this student is still alive. They will have to suffer every day with the injuries sustained from their attempted suicide, and in my opinion that is worse than death. What needs to happen is a real addressing of cyber-bullying, and to make high schoolers feel comfortable about talking to counselors or teachers about what's troubling them. Even if this saves just one life, it will be worth it.
ReplyDeleteI agree that schools need to look into this. Parents should also be aware. I think a lot of students can't handle the pressure and it only gets harder in college. I recently read an article of a girl who killed herself due to the pressures of college. I think it's important for students, parents, and teachers to work together as a team and address any issues that may be going on. I think if high school kids are taught early how to deal with the pressure then it will be more likely that they will not self harm and ask for help. Bullying is a huge issue and I feel like more steps should be taken to prevent this. Either way, students should be comfortable talking to the staff at the school or their parents to let them know what is going on and hopefully preventing things like this.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this has gone on for too long. The thing is that it is hard to figure out a course of action to prevent it. It's horrible the amount of bullying that goes on, no matter what form it is. I just wish that we all could figure out something to at least decrease the number of bullying rates. It is something that won't be done by just one person it's got to be sort of a chain affect that continues to grow.
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