The tragic tale of Brandon Crisp of Canada has spread globally to shock and sadden every parent who reads it. This 15 year old child, addicted to playing online games through XBox, ran away when his parents took his gaming privileges away. Now, his body has been found, and it's likely he died from exposure to cold weather. A terrible and sad story.
What can we learn from this tragedy? Maybe nothing. How do you stop a child from being strongwilled and unwilling to admit fault? Do we blame a parent for trying to help his son balance school, family and entertainment effectively? Most children who storm off after a fight with parents turn up at a friend's home, or return on their own within a few hours. Who can predict those who won't?
Hug your children today.