It angers me that I have a post “on file” for when a school shooting happens. It angers me that we are failing our students so drastically that they are turning guns against one another. It angers me that we, our society, hasn’t stepped up our game when it comes to mental health. And it angers me that the gun debate is always at the forefront of the conversation. Yes we absolutely need gun reforms, but the guns have always been there. We need to focus on WHY these mass shooting are happening, IN THE SCHOOLS! For those of you opting to come at this from the side of gun reform, I’m behind you and commend your efforts. The real change, I’m convinced, will come when we nurture our kids, support them, love them unconditionally, and teach them that they have the strength to get through tough times. When they know and understand that they have a place to turn for help and guidance and love. Our focus as a society seems to be how to get more kids to go to college. Our school counselors have to focus on college applications, test taking, and other admin stuff rather than providing counseling to the kids who need it. Let’s staff our schools with counselors and therapists who can really dive in with our kids and help them.
MENTAL HEALTH SHOULD BE OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
It saddens me that funeral arrangements are being made for 17 children. It saddens me that a tragedy such as this creates divisiveness rather than unity. It saddens me that our children are once again reminded of their own mortality. And it saddens me that I’m writing yet another blog on a school shooting.
MY HEART IS HEAVY WITH ANGER AND SADNESS.
It pushes me to continue the work that I’m doing. It pushes me to reach more teens. And it pushes me to provide more guidance to parents who are struggling. It pushes me to see past the academic rigors our teens deal with and dig deeper to the stuff that truly matters. It pushes me to listen to the teens as they unload their daily burdens and struggles.
I AM LISTENING TO YOU TEENS.
ARE YOU READY TO LISTEN TO THEM TOO?
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