After talking about the "suicide clusters" at Gunn and Palo Alto High School, many view points that we mentioned during class made me think about what other people are really going through when it comes to school. Before reading this article, I would just go with the accusation that the homework load, tests, and quizzes was the main stress factor that contributed to the suicides. When we read about Cameron's situation, he was not your stereotypical antisocial student who would be contemplating suicide. Cameron "was a great student, all A's. He didn't really worry about school, it came easy for him," along with his "good time management." As we discussed what the possible causes of this huge issue could be, I learned a number of factors that could contribute to this essential issue. I do realize that there is no single answer that gives everyone a reasonable solution, but there are some aspects of school that can contribute to the student's stress in our overall area. Which of the possibilities mentioned in the article do you think is the most inflicted on students?
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