The ones who carry the weight of change - Why are so many teens feeling so alone?

     Everyone in this world has the responsibility of working towards change, but the ones who carry this responsibility heavily are the teens who are entering adulthood. This responsibility is heavy because they have to make the decision of who they want to be. Or who they want to become.

     Last Saturday I got together with some of my good friends, and we ended up talking about how many young teens are not supported and are thinking of taking their own lives. I know you weren't expecting this in this blog...but something is seriously wrong with the school system and the way that we as a people raise teens. I am a teen myself and it truly breaks my heart to hear that so many people my age feel so alone. I do not feel alone. Let me make this clear. I intend to live a long life with the fire and passion for change, so I am writing this to help you open your eyes to something that has been happening.

     So...why have so many teens taken their own lives or gone down other terrible paths? I can not answer that...but what I do know is that a very, very high percentage of teens go to school...so, maybe that is the problem? If teens have trouble at school, at home, and with friends, they are not going to have anywhere to go. Is this a reason? Believe me, if I knew the reason, I would tell you.
     Another theory I have could be the food that most of America eats. The consumption of corn syrup, wheat, dairy, preservatives , GMOs, sugar, is so high that it is almost like poison to the body. If they are sick all the time and feel trapped, then maybe that's why?

     I didn't want to say this...but I should. Parents might be another problem. The typical parent (I don't want to generalize, but I kinda have to) puts so much presser on their teens and their grades that the bonds between them break.  There are so many teens in America that are so separated from their parents that it's sad. So parents! When was the last time you told your teen that they did the best they could and that is all that matters. When was the last time you told your teen that no matter what, you still love them? If it's been a long time since you have told your teen that, then this might be another cause.

     I really don't know what is wrong. But it is something in the system in which America works. Teens are the ones who become adults, they carry a huge responsibility and they need support.

     All these teens taking their own lives is standing proof that something needs to change very soon. It breaks my heart to hear it, and it fires my will to bring change to this world. As you can see...we desperately need it.

So please keep your heart open and if you are a parent, show your teen that you love them no matter what. Believe me, they need it.