There s not many people who haven t heard about how their parents or grandparents had to walk to school. Usually, the discussion is comparing all of the luxuries of school children today, such as eat-in cafeterias and school buses. Years ago, disputes may have been resolved with after-school fights or drag races.
Fights still occur, but, unlike the past, consequences are much more severe.
If a student fought at school and his parents found out about it at home, that boy might be in for another beating. Calling the police wasn t usually an option. At schools across the country, steps have been taken to heighten the safety of students in a place where no one envisioned violence taking root. Shootings have occurred at schools far away and close to home, by boys and girls, in public and private institutions. A recent presentation at North Pocono Middle School by Moscow Police Chief Ralph Rogato and Patrolman Tully was a chance for students to have their questions and concerns about violence and bullies addressed.