Sad commentary but all too relatable. Long ago we kids were worried about nuclear war. I still shudder thinking of the school drills of the past. Then we were scared of enemies on the outside; now we must be alert to the enemies “within.” I often think about the challenges of being a child today; I find myself loving children and pets more than ever before.
The reality of today's world is breathtaking most days. I felt so safe at school in the 50's and 60's and all through college at NYU and even at Loyola Watertower in the early 2000's. Metal detectors at school entrances can save lives...I will never forget the beginning with Laurie Dann when my children were in school. Before that tragedy I asked the principal in the Flossmoor elementary school to consider locking the many entrances to the school...as a New Yorker I was skeptical of such an open door policy. He told me they were keeping their "open door policy"...which stayed in place until a few months later when Laurie Dann's shot several students, killing one on the Northshore of Chicago. I wish all students a safe school year along with all school personnel.
Sad commentary but all too relatable. Long ago we kids were worried about nuclear war. I still shudder thinking of the school drills of the past. Then we were scared of enemies on the outside; now we must be alert to the enemies “within.” I often think about the challenges of being a child today; I find myself loving children and pets more than ever before.
The reality of today's world is breathtaking most days. I felt so safe at school in the 50's and 60's and all through college at NYU and even at Loyola Watertower in the early 2000's. Metal detectors at school entrances can save lives...I will never forget the beginning with Laurie Dann when my children were in school. Before that tragedy I asked the principal in the Flossmoor elementary school to consider locking the many entrances to the school...as a New Yorker I was skeptical of such an open door policy. He told me they were keeping their "open door policy"...which stayed in place until a few months later when Laurie Dann's shot several students, killing one on the Northshore of Chicago. I wish all students a safe school year along with all school personnel.