The mother of a 9-year-old girl talked about the impact of gun violence on their lives. The school’s focus on security has resulted in frequent drills in which children have been instructed where and how to hide. They have learned the routine about alerts and when it is safe to move. Her daughter talks about this at home. I asked if any attention is given to the feelings this arouses in the children. In response the mom began to talk about her own feelings. She said that she has had [...]
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