Teens’ code of silence keeps them from signaling trouble
January 24, 2007 | Print > Press Article | Other
Because they might be wrong. Because they don’t want to be a snitch. Because they worry about being ostracized. Because they fear retaliation. Because there’s no one to trust. Because it’s nobody’s business. There are dozens of reasons why teenagers might not tell an adult about a classmate’s unusual behavior.
Reference:
Boston Globe
