ok, this is old, a few years old but, its worth a read


http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn8996-goth-subculture-may-protect-vulnerable-children.html

Wow, i've never read that article before. Very interesting. I figured that it would protect suicidal kids. They have people around them that can tell them that they're not alone. It makes you feels a lot better I found when you find people going through the same things as you are.

I wonder if further studies have been made?

"Just 2% of the adolescents in the study identified with goth culture, although 8% said they had identified with it at some point in their lives. But it is a strongly non-violent and accepting subculture, which teens may find offers a supportive environment."

*looks around at fellow Gothlings*

I agree.

awww Akasha

Don't mock goths: future's bright for the men and women in black

Another article,also a few years old.
Not a bad one,but not really comprehensive at all.

^^I had to print that article out for my mum but I don't think she took the time to read it.

I hope she does read it.
It's a very good article that every parent of a goth should read.