In class we have discussed ideas for schools having suicide prevention programs and/or schools being responsible if a student does commit suicide. I don’t know if I agree that a school should be responsible with a student committing suicide. Yes, children spend probably half of their day at school and teachers or administrators are completely responsible for the safety of students while on school property and during school functions I find it to be difficult for administrators and teachers protecting students off campus. I would say that they are responsible for a committed suicide by a student if on campus or if there is evidence that the teachers did nothing to prevent the proven bullying or the suicide from occurring.
I actually find suicide prevention to be much more of a responsibility for the parents. They are more frequently present in their child’s life and responsible for protecting their child. I think if a parent feels the need to have a suicide prevention program they should talk to their child themselves. Or another option may be a counselor if the parent feels it is necessary for their child.
I find it could be a good idea to some how implement suicide prevention programs in schools I am unsure how well it would work. I was unable to find statistics on how these programs actually have benefitted or lower suicide rates. Also, I think it might be hard to implement these courses into an everyday curriculum with all the other requirements teachers are all ready suppose to have in their curriculum. I am still not completely sold on this opinion that I have so if anyone does have a good argument against what I have said please comment and challenge my opinion.
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I personally believe it is the responsibility of everyone in that child's life to be aware for suicide signs. I think that just as teachers have to make reports for possible child abuse, they should have to make a report if they see suicide symptoms in a child.
ReplyDeleteI do think that the parents are responsible, but I also believe that once someone is suicidal that they are not in a right frame of mind. Someone in their life, whether it be a friend, parent, or teacher, would hopefully notice that change.