We’re dealing with another epidemic in our country and our students are not alright.
The sudden surge of guns found on school campuses here in the Midlands and around the country is stoking fears about safety from parents and students.
Sadly, in recent cases the guns are wielded by kids who have somehow gained access to weapons.
Truth be told- the rise in school shootings and threats should be seen as a cry for help.
In some cases, students say they brought guns to school to protect themselves.
Bullying appears to be one of the causes for gun violence in schools.
Experts also suggest mental health is a major cause.
So how do we stop this epidemic?
How do we stop students from gaining access to guns?
How do we stop a child from texting their last words to their parents?
But most importantly, when will we be able to stop informing parents their child is not coming home?
We need to place emphasis on reactive solutions.
We should reduce the chances of this happening rather than sending our thoughts and prayers after the fact.
We need our leaders to address the issues of school gun violence from all angles and work to understand the lasting consequences it has on our children.
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