More than half of the attackers had a history of feeling extremely depressed or desperate. In their 50 page report it boiled down to, existing behavioral problems. Of note, it is also stated that school violence has dropped over the past 10 years. Psychiatric drugs are being prescribed to our children in increasing numbers. Violence is going down in the schools.
Shootings are on the rise from children.
Could this be because the Ritalin, Prozac et. It is totally unreal to me that these children, who were depressed and suicidal were not on some type of psychiatric medication. As much as I feel we are all responsible for our own actions, I do not believe these children have a clue as to what they are doing. Think back when you drank alcohol. Our children will not receive a better education if they are being drugged with Prozac, Ritalin and the other SSRI's.