Parenting Daily

Several months ago, I attended a presentation put on by Clark Flatt, founder of The Jason Foundation. In 1997, Mr. Flatt lost his youngest son, Jason (age 16), to suicide. As many people do in times of tragedy, he looked for answers and studied teen suicide. He was alarmed to find out the statistics of suicide attempts and completed suicides (approximately 100 teens per week commit suicide). He made it a goal to educate other parents, teachers, adults, and students about the warning signs. One of the most unique things about Mr. Flatt’s foundation stems from his previous career as a corporate executive. Though he no longer works for a business corporation, he retained that knowledge and those contacts. He has put them to good use, getting corporate sponsorships for his Jason Foundation products. This makes them free-of-charge to schools and others who can benefit from their suicide prevention training. Check out the website and look for the “parent” side of the triangle, or click here.

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