Sir: News reports tell that adolescent suicides are increasing rapidly. The most common reason for young people to kill themselves is parental disapproval for marriage when it comes to making their own choice of life partner. It is high time that the responsible authorities take some steps to avoid such incidents. Primarily, the responsibility lies on the parents’ shoulders. To bridge the communication gap parents should take some time out from their busy schedules and talk to their children about the emotional problems they are facing. Moreover, they should keep an eye on the activities of their children and the content being watched in their homes.
Secondly, it is also the responsibility of the media to avoid showing content that enhances the probability of these cases in society. Islamic education is extremely important for the spiritual and moral grooming of teenagers and they should know that suicide is a sin. At this tender age children cannot differentiate between right and wrong. It is the duty of parents, schools and the media to groom young minds so that they can discern between wrong and right. In essence, proper education and upbringing can save the vulnerable youth of Pakistan.
NAMERAH ZAFAR
Islamabad
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