if you read it, its not as bad as the title suggest, cause they want the views for more money

its pretty much saying that since goth attracts a lot of teens looking for an outlet for their dark moods and such that parents who see a drastic change like that should probably talk to their kid and see if they just like the style and such, or they are attracted to the darker look cause of depression

Which is a good reason for many reports to focus on the older people of a subculture. It's the same as if you'd consider all people who listen to alternative-rock emo just because of all the edgy teens who listen to it, while there are also many adults, up to 50 year olds (if not older) who can enjoy the same type of music just as much.

yeah but they dont care about older people, they only care about scaring parents and stupid people to get more views and money for their reports

Oh well, regarding that topic, this video is spot on :I
So many more people have to watch this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIrkXyIGFyw

Yes!

"Keeners"!?
That's a new one on me. And probably the LAST clique I'd ever want to join other than the "sportoes".

self harm is really just a mechanism for taking control. it's easier to handle painful situations that are beyond control, by creating some form of hurt that one does control.
Depression itself can masquerade as the full blown clinical/chemical type. When it may be sourced from long term bad situations. if i had a better situation, i'd feel tons better. anyone would get numbed to positive things if constant disappointment, frustration, life ruining actions of others, and greased ladders were everywhere... and it kept happened long enough. it takes mindfulness to know the difference.

good statement.

heck, there's also something to be said for "perky goths" which i'm sure many know of.

No shit, Sherlock.