This article provides direction for families and churches in response to the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. In the series, suicide is presented as a reasonable option for teens in difficult situations and experiences.

In parenting teens, parents should trust in the Lord to provide what is needed. This article guides parents in fulfilling this responsibility. The author discusses pitfalls to avoid, how to set goals for teens, how to help teens with their doubts, and how to impress in them the fear of the Lord.