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You have received very good advice from daren1. Adding to that, it would be a good idea to approach the subject by saying that you have noticed that he seems unhappy and depressed lately and are concerned about him. Offer to be a good listener if he wants to "unload" and then be just that. You don't need to give him advice or try to make anything better. A good listener can make all the difference in the world.
Please let us know what happens. It is always a concern of mine when someone so young becomes unhappy and depressed.
If you find his reasons alarming (drugs, abuse, suicidal), please find someone you can trust with the information (NOT a peer; an adult). Call the local police department if nothing else and ask for a referral. You should not have to give your name or any other info.
I hope he's just stressed over a math final.
| 14 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
At 14 years of age, you are way too young to start getting involved in drama and trying to "make someone happy". As a child, that is not your job. If you are concerned about him, as a friend, then express your concerns to an adult and let them handle it....one of his parents, one of your parents, a teacher, a school counsellor. Do not think that you can "fix him"...you cannot.
| 14 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
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