Synthesis Essay On Violence In Schools

One of the biggest problems in high schools today is the overwhelming amount of violence that happens in schools. There’s a new school shooting on the news every week and many other awful things that happen in schools go unnoticed. In 2018 alone, there have been 18 school shootings, and it’s not even March. After tragedies like Columbine, there has been a push to prevent anything like that from ever happening again, but clearly, the efforts have not worked.

A huge part of why school violence is a problem is due to police not catching the shooter/suspect before the tragedy even occurs. According to the Washington Post (Source D), 22 year old Elliot Rodger, who was responsible for the death of 7 people at the University of California at Santa Barbara, was interviewed by …show more content…
Children should not have to go to school worried if they are going to die that day, they should go to school to learn and ready themselves for their future. The fear of being murdered in their own classroom impedes their ability to learn and prepare themselves for life. In an article by KidsHealth (Source E), they say, “It's important for kids to feel like they can share their feelings, and know that their fears and anxieties are understandable. Rather than waiting for your kids to approach you, consider starting the conversation. Ask what they understand about these incidents and how they feel about them. Share your own feelings, too — during a tragedy, kids often look to adults for their reactions. It helps kids to know that they are not alone in feeling anxious. Knowing that their parents have similar feelings helps kids legitimize their own. At the same time, kids often need parents to help them feel safe.” These few sentences should never have to be said in regard to violence in schools. Children shouldn’t have to be afraid of these things, and that is why it is such a big