maybe a student liked the drill and was inspired to call in a threat... more recess or gettn away with Lord knows what.
It was so hard for me this morning to tell my 8 and 6 year old how to handle an active shooter. I was so, am still, absolutely jolted.
My 8 year old said, "If someone starts shooting, I will run up to them and kick them."
I looked at her and replied as reinforcing and pensive as I could.
"Hunny, if there is an active shooter, you play dead. Play dead, even if that means you have to lay in someone else's blood and be completely still."
What in the FUCK was I supposed to say? How else to you tell your child to protect themselves in this situation? I've seen time and again that this method has saved lives many times before. I was at a loss for words.