Teenagers’ preferences and tastes greatly influence America’s cultural identity

Susan Maushart lived out every parent’s fantasy: She unplugged her teenagers.

My first interview for this E! Investigates episode on teen suicide was with Ron and Kathy Silverman, two parents who lost their son Matthew in 2006. Sitting on a bench that was dedicated to Matt at Brentwood School in Los Angeles, Ron and Kathy spoke about the note their son left behind.