Austin, Age 16, on 'intruder alert' drills at school. It happens in schools all over the nation. The exact words may vary, but the premise is the same. Some students think it could be helpful. But other students say it may just make them more afraid.
Some experts wonder if all the drills are creating preparedness, or just paranoia.
In fact, despite all the recent news about school shootings, odds are less than one in a million that your child will be killed at school. Far more kids die from drowning, bike accidents, even heart attacks. Experts say parents should push for other ways to make their schools safe. McGarrah says is a good question to ask your school. And when you talk to your children, remind them that school shootings are very, very rare.