“Don’t cry but I’m dying”

Jun 25, 2012 by

“Don’t cry but I’m dying”

Over in the U.K, there’s a bit of an uproar over a school assignment – specifically, a “creative writing” project that could have doubled as a suicide note.

Apparently the students were told to “imagine they had a terminal illness and express thanks to loved ones.” As a ghostwriter, I understand both sides of this particular issue – on the side of the school, it does indeed teach creativity and helps the student think outside the box and in ways they have likely not actually, seriously thought before.

On the parent’s side, it’s scary as hell.

You can read the entire article here.

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