So he ended his life just for $0.3 worth of bet? That is pathetic.
People have been risking their lives and health even for a less money or items. I think everyone risked during childhood by getting ball back that fell into neighbors yard where angry dog lives. I think in current situation, that $0.3 bet was made most as a joke, but drowned guy wanted to prove something to others. Those $0.3 were a stimulation for him to make a tiny step forward and accept challenge.
You are right, I think it is time parents educate their children better on risks like this and show them some painful examples. That lad has cost his parent(s) irreparable loss, which is unfair. I am proud of my childhood, but to buttress your point, I can remember that I had friends, even my senior brother and sister taking insane risks then while I watched. Thank God it didn't result in forever painful memories. This is a lesson to all of us, horseplay and dangerous betting should be out of the way.
In life, it is very important to be born not only into a family where upbringing is important, but also to find yourself in an environment of friends who will be good people
You have a good thought on this, additionally, it's also good for the person to have a good mind of his own.
Now, we have three points and the three are so important to the extent that if one fails, the others may still help the person towards a good path. I've seen people whose parents are irresponsible, but are responsible. The difference between the two is either the person naturally has his own mind to do good or/and the environment (friends/circle) is good. Also, in any case, if the circle of friends is bad (environment), the upbringing and/or the good nature could help. Unfortunately, some people do not have any in the positive, what a pity!