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A letter sent to all School District 43 schools this week is raising awareness about a controversial Netflix show about teen suicide. The program 13 Reasons Why has generated concerns about its graphic portrayal of sexual assault and teen suicide, and SD43 is recommending parents learn about the program and ways to have conversations about it with their children. “It is important for parents to know what children are watching and, if necessary, engage them in reflective, yet often difficult, conversations to make sense of what they are seeing on TV or social media,” the letter from superintendent Patricia Gartland states. “Whether your child is watching this series or not, they are likely hearing about it on social media or discussing it amongst peers.” The program, based on a 2007 young adult novel, tells the story of a young girl who commits suicide and the messages she leaves for 13 people she feels are responsible for her pain. Carol Todd, the mother of Amanda Todd, who committed suicide in 2012 due to cyberbullying and mental health issues, said the show is difficult to watch and more graphic
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