Thank you so much for writing such a clear and simple post about this very difficult situation! It will serve us all as these tragic situations unfold. Gun control must continue to be demanded ~ on . . . and on . . . and on ~
Dara, fellow physician (anesthesia) and mom, I can step in your shoes and know how our knowledge and skill set can race to the worst-case scenario and make it a nightmare to try to cope. So glad this worked out well for you and your family. Thank you for your sensible recommendations, and I hope to see you sometime out there marching against our permissive gun regulations.
And all that your politicians are able to offer is thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers, while the slaughter goes on and on and on.
Americans, do you have any idea how totally, violently insane your country appears to anyone almost anywhere else in the world?
So glad your child is safe. I have an on-campus granddaughter in school on the West Coast. Your article touched my deepest fears for her. Thank you for sharing your experiences. So happy your child is safe. Hurting for all the parents who’s kids weren’t
I’m glad Hannah is Ok. You did the right thing for your own piece of mind and I’m sure the other parents were grateful that you were there for their kids too. Thanks for sharing.
We don't have to live like this. But we are. So, good to have advice.
And call Congress, even every day, and demand sensible NATIONAL gun sense legislation. 202-224-3121
And JOIN: Moms Demand Action, or March for Our Lives, Giffords or the Brady Law Center, or the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. If you cannot participate for some reason, at least donate. Follow legislation in your state, make sure you know where candidates stand BEFORE you vote. Then hold them to account.
Thank you very much for this great advice. My granddaughter is a freshman in college now but in high school experienced something like this. She was texting with my daughter (and too many others) trying to sort out misinformation, mostly unintended.
I like your point about them keeping some battery power for later, that makes sense but it's hard to think clearly in the midst of this, and so important to be calm while helping them. My grandson witnessed a teacher being threatened. The young seem so resilient, but there is probably damage whether they are injured or not.
I am so happy your daughter is safe, and ache for the other parents who had losses and injuries.
My daughter is a freshman at Brown. The shootings took place in the classroom where her math class is held, during a review session for a class attended mainly by freshmen. Two of her friends are in that class, but had attended an earlier session. She knows one of the victims from classes and her dorm. We were on campus yesterday, and his parents came to his room down the hall. It's terrible. The mother was wailing of course, and the dad motioned the few students still there away. With ubiquitous school shootings it could have been any of our children, but this weekend it was theirs. We were faced with the dilemma of offering them condolence and sharing one the last little scraps of memory they’ll have from a stranger about their son, or leaving them in private with their grief. Who knows what the right answer is and no one is equipped to handle school shootings.
Thank you for the clear, informative article you wrote out of a wrenching experience. I hope it will be widely shared, though it breaks my heart to know that other parents will need it. I'm also glad your Hannah is safe, though I grieve for everyone affected by this act of violence--most of all, those whose lives were taken.
This is terrible. I’m glad your daughter stayed safe. Who would have thought a group of students studying for exams were targeted by a person intent on murder. Vigilance has to always be a part of our lives.
Thank you so much for writing such a clear and simple post about this very difficult situation! It will serve us all as these tragic situations unfold. Gun control must continue to be demanded ~ on . . . and on . . . and on ~
Dr. Kass writes what weighs on our hearts. We are grateful to her and join in this call to action.
A lot of children have been through multiple shootings now. The damage adds up.
Dara, fellow physician (anesthesia) and mom, I can step in your shoes and know how our knowledge and skill set can race to the worst-case scenario and make it a nightmare to try to cope. So glad this worked out well for you and your family. Thank you for your sensible recommendations, and I hope to see you sometime out there marching against our permissive gun regulations.
I'll join you.
I am sure this is all very good advice, but "Unfortunate but true: Our children have all received active shooter training."
OMG. That is truly horrifying.
On Sunday at Bondi Beach, the mass shooting was only the second in Australia in almost 30 years. For a US comparison, see here:
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/
And all that your politicians are able to offer is thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers, thoughts and prayers, while the slaughter goes on and on and on.
Americans, do you have any idea how totally, violently insane your country appears to anyone almost anywhere else in the world?
Yes i do. Whenever I visit another country I always get asked, basically, "What the hell is wrong with your country?"
I always answer, "Republicans"
So glad your child is safe. I have an on-campus granddaughter in school on the West Coast. Your article touched my deepest fears for her. Thank you for sharing your experiences. So happy your child is safe. Hurting for all the parents who’s kids weren’t
I’m glad Hannah is Ok. You did the right thing for your own piece of mind and I’m sure the other parents were grateful that you were there for their kids too. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent advice.
Solid information. Thank you
We don't have to live like this. But we are. So, good to have advice.
And call Congress, even every day, and demand sensible NATIONAL gun sense legislation. 202-224-3121
And JOIN: Moms Demand Action, or March for Our Lives, Giffords or the Brady Law Center, or the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. If you cannot participate for some reason, at least donate. Follow legislation in your state, make sure you know where candidates stand BEFORE you vote. Then hold them to account.
Thank you very much for this great advice. My granddaughter is a freshman in college now but in high school experienced something like this. She was texting with my daughter (and too many others) trying to sort out misinformation, mostly unintended.
I like your point about them keeping some battery power for later, that makes sense but it's hard to think clearly in the midst of this, and so important to be calm while helping them. My grandson witnessed a teacher being threatened. The young seem so resilient, but there is probably damage whether they are injured or not.
I am so happy your daughter is safe, and ache for the other parents who had losses and injuries.
I’m glad that your daughter is safe.
My daughter is a freshman at Brown. The shootings took place in the classroom where her math class is held, during a review session for a class attended mainly by freshmen. Two of her friends are in that class, but had attended an earlier session. She knows one of the victims from classes and her dorm. We were on campus yesterday, and his parents came to his room down the hall. It's terrible. The mother was wailing of course, and the dad motioned the few students still there away. With ubiquitous school shootings it could have been any of our children, but this weekend it was theirs. We were faced with the dilemma of offering them condolence and sharing one the last little scraps of memory they’ll have from a stranger about their son, or leaving them in private with their grief. Who knows what the right answer is and no one is equipped to handle school shootings.
Thank you for the clear, informative article you wrote out of a wrenching experience. I hope it will be widely shared, though it breaks my heart to know that other parents will need it. I'm also glad your Hannah is safe, though I grieve for everyone affected by this act of violence--most of all, those whose lives were taken.
This is terrible. I’m glad your daughter stayed safe. Who would have thought a group of students studying for exams were targeted by a person intent on murder. Vigilance has to always be a part of our lives.
Jayne Converse:
https://open.substack.com/pub/conversediscourse101/p/392-mass-shootings-later-america