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all the problems of life but making them evolve

from whatever challenges they face as they

grow.

Media Influence

The media has been blamed for extensively

glorifying and romanticising suicides. The WHO
has given guidelines to the media for

responsible reporting of suicides. They should

not give graphic details of how the suicide was

attempted or completed or the description of
the bridges, railway tracks or other vulnerable

places chosen by victims. The word ‘suicide’

itself should be avoided from the headlines and

excessive caution should by taken in reporting
celebrity suicides as glorifying it may convey that

society honours suicide.

Focused Education

Education is imparted to a child in school and

also at home. So both educators and parents are

involved in shaping the child. Education should
focus on good outcomes. We need to check that

children are having a good environment, good

physical and mental health, peace and happiness