Friends For You

I found this project very interesting. The problem of depression is extremely important but also so hard to tackle. I would have loved to have been able try and come up with ideas to help tackle the issue but it would been very challenging. I think out of all the issues chosen in our class it was the most important one.

The idea is to use a Smart bear to help children who might be lonely or need someone to talk to. A weekly meeting is also required which I think is very important. I believe that talking about issues to the right people can help immensely and being surrounded by other kids that might be having similar struggles as you can help create bonds with other people and help these kids realise they are not alone.

There are some issues with the project. My main concern is that some kids may become too reliant on the bear. I like the idea of having the bear but when it becomes the main source of connection for these kids I don't think it would be very healthy. That's why those meetings are so important and I think more than one a week should be mandatory.

Overall I like the concept of this project. Yes there are some issues but this is such a difficult topic to handle and I think this kind of thing is a step in the right direction.