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The Problem Of Suicide - Online Term Paper

The Problem Of Suicide

Each year 40 000 Americans commit suicide. Of these 40 000, 30 000
are teenagers between the ages of thirteen and twenty. Recently society
has begun to blame music, more specifically alternative and rap, for some
of these deaths. People say teen music's negative lyrics force their young,
innocent teenagers to commit suicide. I feel that this shows just how bad
off our society is, because, it seems to me that someone is alway trying to
put the blame on someone else.

Most people are looking for a scapegoat, someone to point the
finger at. I find this funny, because to some troubled teens music might
be the only thing worth living for.

Alternative and rap contain a mix of emotions, ...

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have been around since the ‘80's. They started
at the death of Beatles star John Lennon. After the singer's death
numerous fans formed suicide pacts and many teenagers died. Authorities
were at a loss for what to do. Eventually the problem died out.

Parents who point the finger at others should examine their own
lives. Teenagers like these usually come from houses with neglect, abuse
an alcoholic or other problems. Despite what most teens would say,
everyone needs a little bit of attention. In my opinion there is no way
music alone can force a suicide. There have to be other factors involved.

Maybe problems like these wouldn't arise if we could better
understand the real source: Dysfunctional families. Maybe if we could
break down the communication barrier, the barrier between teenagers and
their parents. ...

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Added: 3/8/2006 04:46:04 AM
Category: Health & Medicine
Type: Premium Paper
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