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Thank you for the link. It is quite interesting.

I don't have the answer to your questions but I believe I know a few reasons why we find ourselves in this predicament.

Parents used to teach their children respect, accountability, work ethic and selflessness during childhood. Drugs were not tolerated in ANY form. I don't believe that kind of dedication to children exists like it did when I was a child.

Granted, it has been a long long time since I was a child. My mother was sick a lot, so I had some pretty heavy responsibilities at a young age. I remember in second grade, getting up at 4 a.m. to make breakfast for my dad who had to be at work by 5 a.m. I remember standing on a milk crate, so I could reach the ironing board and doing laundry for a family of 4. As difficult as my childhood was, I really didn't see it as an issue. Things needed done, I did them. AND I lived through it without committing a mass murder.

So many issues are intertwined and not many seem to care very much about mental health problems.

Wish I had an answer for you, but some of these things may be a start.

You make some really valid points, thanks for the response! I feel like respect for human life, or the lack thereof these days is a huge part of the problem.

Seems like you were an exemplary daughter and made your parents proud!