Anno, it is scary and so sad. I just read this and... WOW! I wonder if we, as parents are doing enough to raise kids with principles and respect for life. I wonder why it is so easy for kids to get guns in their hands.

Video game violence, TV violence, etc., just make people hardened, to some point, to the reality of death.

People doing these things are "calling for attention". Why is it that we wait for things like these to pay attention to those around us? Are we as parents giving enough attention to our own? Are we setting good examples? Are we loving and caring enough?

I understand that parents do their best. And a good upbringing does not guarantee someone will not screw up, but... drugs, violence, abuse, sex, pornography among other things, are the "everyday occurance". Are we taking a stand against it in our homes and communities?

Are we, as adults, the kind of person a young one can approach with their concerns and needs? Do they know we care for them and about them? Can they talk to us freely, about anything on their mind?
I've seen cases, even in kids who are raised in a christian environment, kids who frequent church, etc., who are influenced by the music nowadays, and so many other things... that have thought of and/or tried to commit suicide ! Are we doing enough?