People Addicted to Statistics

I was recently chatting with one of my classmates and she told me that one of her pet peeves about people is that they base their life of of statistics.  I agree.  There are a decent amount of people who do this now a days. They claim things like "Oh my parent's an alcoholic, so most likely I will be one, too.  I may just not fight it and be one also."   Or the say things possibly less extreme like, "We lose to them every year. We may as well give up now, and forfeit."  To these people I have to say: you are not a statistic.  You are a human being and you have the power to change what happens to you.  You are not being forced to follow the path of the statistic.  All they state is what is common in that subject area. Everyone is different, so maybe you aren't the common one.  Nobody is tying you to a chair, and forcing you to become an alcoholic or to lose the game.  87% of statistics are made up anyways, right? Why on Earth would you base your life off of something like that? You have the power to change your future. Don't follow statistics. They are just pathetic excuses for not trying. Live a happy life, but realize that it takes effort.  If you are going to ignore this post and continue to base your life off of statistics. at least, keep it to yourself and don't parade it around in everyone faces. 

Suicide Will Never be the Right Answer

Suicide has become a popular idea in today's youth for some unknown reason. Is it because teens are more stressed out than they were in past generations, do they just have lower self esteem now, or is it some other unknown reason?  Either way, it has become a huge problem. I recently had a friend, who wishing to remain anonymous, just attempted suicide. I want to make this post specifically out to you.   Suicide is never the answer to your problems. Although things are crap now, they will get better. High school will end. You have an amazing future ahead of you. One you are really excited about, too. Why on Earth would you choose to end it?  You would just be giving up any chance at having a better future. Suicide is a permanent  solution to your short term problems. You also state that you want to spare your parents mentality.   Having a child that commits suicide will scar them for the rest of their lives. Committing suicide is a very selfish act. It affects everyone. You would be hurting everyone who cares about you and saddening those who even don't. Please don't commit suicide. It's not the right answer. All you would be doing is turning you life into a statistic in the U.S.A.Today. Is that what you want? I know I don't want your life to become that. I'm really glad you are talking to someone professional. That's a great step towards healing. If you ever get so close to committing suicide again, call me first. I promise I will always answer. If you don't call me, call this number instead. (415)781-0500 It's the Bay Area suicide hot line. They have people 24/7 who are ready to talk to you. I love you and I hate the idea of never getting to see you again. Just don't commit suicide. It's very very bad.