SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Some school districts in South Dakota are urging parents to talk to their teens about a popular Netflix series that includes graphic scenes of sexual assault and suicide.
School officials and mental health experts are concerned the “13 Reasons Why” series about a 17-year-old girl who takes her own life could trigger dangerous thoughts and actions by vulnerable teens. The Sioux Falls district has created a page on its website linking parents to resources for talking with their teens about the show. Those resources have also been shared with counselors and administrators in the city.
The Argus Leader (https://argusne.ws/2p1pgpW ) says the Baltic and West Central school districts sent notes to parents to make sure they know about the show and the difficult topics it addresses.
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Information from: Argus Leader, https://www.argusleader.com
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