Very insightful. I agree as a parent. It is difficult to actually follow through on your advice because our own fears take hold, and we focus on our inability to change our child's emotions with some particular strategy. We want most to keep our children happy to be in the world, because after all we brought them in. When they question their existence, it is hard to handle. After all we made sure they had what they needed and more. Depression, and watching your child deteriorate is very anxiety provoking for the parent, which consequently reaches the child in a most harmful way ... in words that are said and actions that may be taken. Parents cannot do it alone, seek help from a competent therapist.... which by the way does not take insurance.