School Violence and the News

School violence, which was little heard of until the 1999 Columbine, Colorado incident, in which
12 students and a teacher died and many others were wounded, is in the headlines again. Most recently, there has been violence in schools in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Colorado.

It's natural for kids and teens — no matter where they go to school — to worry about whether this
type of incident may someday affect them.

Preferred Care is committed to helping you and your family lead healthy lives. How can you help your kids deal with their fears? Talking with them about school violence, and what they watch or hear about it, will help put frightening information into a more balanced context.

	You can find these helpful articles and more in the KidsHealth® Interactive Zone, right here on the Preferred Care Web site:
	•	School Violence and the News
	•	How to Talk to Your Child About the News
	•	Should You Worry About School Violence? (for teens)
	•	Someone at School Has a Weapon. What Should I Do? (for teens)
	•	Go to our Online Health Center for Parents for more articles and resources.

Posted: October 12, 2006