Why Children Should Be Hospitalized

Words: 198
Pages: 1

Anyone can be at risk for suicide. Although the risk is smaller in children, research shows that the rate increases every year. Studies show that 1 in out of every 100 children attempt to harm themselves (Comer 301). The warning signs are quite clear. Children with self destructing acts such as stabbing, cutting, burning, jumping from high places is an immediate call for attention. These children should be hospitalized because these can be signs of attempted suicide. Other suicide factors include those who run away from home, are accident proneness, self critics, social withdrawal and loneliness, and dark fantasies. Children are a lot more sensitive to words. It is important to love and care for children because they can easily feel unwanted