In my view, violence is like other kinds' of education problems. Its solution requires the involvement of the home and the entire community because schools are not shielded from the problems of society. So I want to ask every parent, grandparent, family member, and every adult responsible for bringing up a child, to pay attention to that child, and encourage that child to talk about his or her problems. Above all else, make sure that the young people in your care feel connected to at least one responsible adult. Secondly, we can take steps to halt the violence before it begins.
Warning signs do exist.
Earlier this year, the U. S. Department of Education issued 100,000 copies of a booklet describing the early warning signs that trouble might be brewing. We all need to familiarize ourselves with these signs, and take action when action is warranted. A Guide to Safe Schools. Third, we see once again that unsupervised teenagers and guns don't mix. This is a sensitive issue, but we must learn to deal with it in a balanced, fair way.