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iwillalwayswonderwhy

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11. My kids went to school in the 80's and 90's

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 12:12 AM

Sep 2024

At the time there was a lot of bombing and shooting violence in the Middle East and Israel. I remember telling my husband, “can you imagine sending the kids off to school every day and worrying about bombings or shootings?” I just could not conceive of the notion that sending my kids to school was putting them in danger. Columbine was in ‘99. My youngest graduated in 2000. They never experienced active shooter drills.

As a country, I believe we are truly harming our children.

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My Worst Day in my Teaching Career. [View all] epreic01 Sep 2024 OP

Well written and well said. Also, a belated Welcome to DU. ms liberty Sep 2024 #1

Fabulous and scsry...thanks for posting ! Karadeniz Sep 2024 #2

Are they for the kids or the killers? summer_in_TX Sep 2024 #3

Clearly, evolves Sep 2024 #8

Arrrgggghhhh! greblach Sep 2024 #4

Righteous, thank you for this. It has to stop. appalachiablue Sep 2024 #5

Gun owners should have mandatory insurance IbogaProject Sep 2024 #6

No more!!! pandr32 Sep 2024 #7

Frightening. LoisB Sep 2024 #9

Develop a national movement for gun safety laws and banning assault rifles. wnylib Sep 2024 #10

My kids went to school in the 80's and 90's iwillalwayswonderwhy Sep 2024 #11

That is heartbreaking. I'm retired now, and I was never a teacher, but I worked in schools. Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #12