When there are secrets that affect not only you, but also others, the whole privacy issue becomes more intricate and much more important, NewsChannel5 reports. Last week in California, accused shooter Andy Williams told friends what he was planning to do, but they didn't tell anybody. From what it sounded like, he was saying, 'I'm going to kill people,' everyone took it as a joke. The problem is that kids say they hear threats all the time. I mean, I hear people say that all the time.
Kids are in a bind.
If you tell on someone, you might be called a snitch. If you don't tell, someone could die or be injured. Experts say that kids should follow their instincts. If a threat makes them feel afraid or guilty, or just wrong in any way, it's probably worth reporting, and parents should make sure that kids know to come to them. The alleged gunman in the California shooting last week was the regular target of bullies and was constantly picked on by other students.