We need to teach our children to tell us not just if they are hurt by someone, but also if a friend discloses abuse and/or suicidal ideation to them.
As we began to gather information, and provide crises counseling and support services to all of the students, her best friend tearfully came forward, breaking down and sharing that she knew before that tragic day that something was very wrong.
But her friend thought she would be betraying Megan if she told an adult. Wanting to be a loyal friend, she kept her secret. Sometimes the children that seem happy and well adjusted are the ones holding on to the most debilitating secrets.As children approach their pre-teen and teen years, their social interactions become paramount in their lives and secrets can become a powerful social contract.
We must expand on this crucial lesson and also teach our children to tell us not just if they are hurt by someone, but also if a friend discloses abuse and/or suicidal ideation to them. Given how dire the situation can be, if your child does ever come to you and share that they were told a friend is being abused, please take action.
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