Kids told Strong that they hear threats all the time. I've probably said things like that myself. Other teens agree that they hear threats all the time. Strong says that students are in a bind because if they tell on someone, they might be considered a snitch. If they don't tell, someone could die or be injured.
Experts say that a threat can be evaluated by instincts.
If a threat makes a student feel afraid or guilty or just wrong in any way, it probably is. Parents should also make sure that children know to come to them. Strong recommends that you let children know that their parents will not overreact. Psychologist Wendy Blumenthal suggests that parents give their children their undivided attention. But I'm looking at you, and you've got my complete attention.