What would be the process to get metal detectors in MCPS schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

I agree with the PP the only real solution is enacting common-sense gun laws. Everything else is just some bandaid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

And here’s a poster who really makes sense!

I agree on all points.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

Guns laws we have are already disregarded. How will it be different when there are more?

People can make guns now. They don’t need to purchase them, legally or otherwise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

There are already too many guns out and available. If they weren't out/allowed laws would make sense but it's not like they are going to be able to collect all the ones out there to stop the usage.

However, holding parents accountable might help. If a child enters a school with a weapon, both child and parents should be charged.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

Guns laws we have are already disregarded. How will it be different when there are more?

People can make guns now. They don’t need to purchase them, legally or otherwise.

People can make guns now, anywhere in the world. Yet the US is the only nation where this regularly happens.

I am so tired of hearing that gun laws won't help. If you say that, you're part of the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

There is no way you can have kids in mcps if you think everything is ok, it’s not. We’ve had multiple bomb and other threats at our hs and is only been two months. The principal is very relaxed and kids take advantage of it.

Not the PO, but how would metal detectors have helped with bomb threats?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

Guns laws we have are already disregarded. How will it be different when there are more?

People can make guns now. They don’t need to purchase them, legally or otherwise.

People can make guns now, anywhere in the world. Yet the US is the only nation where this regularly happens.

I am so tired of hearing that gun laws won't help. If you say that, you're part of the problem.

No, it violence happens in many other countries too. Be real. Why do you think so many are fleeing their countries to come here? You really think they want to? Nope, only the wealthy. They aren't risking their lives because their countries are safe and good.

Gun laws will not help.

What will help is metal detectors, more security (I couldn't care less if you call it security guards, SRO's or CRO's) and holding kids accountable for their behavior as well as with serious things, holding parents accountable. Parents need to step up more and parent and stop expecting the schools to fix their kids. If as parents you cannot, how do you think the school can?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

There is no way you can have kids in mcps if you think everything is ok, it’s not. We’ve had multiple bomb and other threats at our hs and is only been two months. The principal is very relaxed and kids take advantage of it.

Not the PO, but how would metal detectors have helped with bomb threats?

It could have possible caught/stopped a bomb from entering the school. Our kids shouldn't have to live in fear every day of what will happen next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

There is no way you can have kids in mcps if you think everything is ok, it’s not. We’ve had multiple bomb and other threats at our hs and is only been two months. The principal is very relaxed and kids take advantage of it.

Not the PO, but how would metal detectors have helped with bomb threats?

It could have possible caught/stopped a bomb from entering the school. Our kids shouldn't have to live in fear every day of what will happen next.

Bombs don’t have to be inside to cause damage. And what about all those portables at schools? Becuase of this and just good practice, MCPS and MCPD are going to respond to every threat called in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS needs it. Too many loose cannon potheads and latchkey kids and delusional parents who have no idea what their kids are up to while they are at work

Watch out, cannon potheads on the loose!

That pretty much describes how I grew up in the 70s/ 80s before all this gun violence started happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

Guns laws we have are already disregarded. How will it be different when there are more?

People can make guns now. They don’t need to purchase them, legally or otherwise.

People can make guns now, anywhere in the world. Yet the US is the only nation where this regularly happens.

I am so tired of hearing that gun laws won't help. If you say that, you're part of the problem.

No, it violence happens in many other countries too. Be real. Why do you think so many are fleeing their countries to come here? You really think they want to? Nope, only the wealthy. They aren't risking their lives because their countries are safe and good.

Gun laws will not help.

What will help is metal detectors, more security (I couldn't care less if you call it security guards, SRO's or CRO's) and holding kids accountable for their behavior as well as with serious things, holding parents accountable. Parents need to step up more and parent and stop expecting the schools to fix their kids. If as parents you cannot, how do you think the school can?

I agree with all of this. A shooter isn’t going to worry about whether the gun they use is legal or not. And with so many guns in the US, it wouldn’t be hard for someone to find one. Or even make one.

Hold people accountable for their actions. Get security back into schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems the literature is pretty clear that metal detectors don't work.

Ok, so what does? That's a genuine question. I'm an MCPS parent, and not an expert on education OR security, so help me understand what MCPS should be doing to keep our kids safe from gun violence in particular, and how we can advocate for those steps instead of metal detectors.

Short of wholesale societal change in our attitudes toward guns, what can be done now?

MCPS needs to get rid of restorative Justice and start enforcing true consequences. Kids are smart and we need to stop treating them like infants. As we continue to lower the bar of expectations, the kids will continue to lower their expectations of themselves. This is true for academics and behavior.

We also need to put SROs back in schools full time.

Wrong. Schools are doing just fine without the SROs, which have been shown to make schools less safe. RJ is also fine when used correctly. MCPS still uses detention and suspension. Blaming RJ is just right-wing PR.

If you are really concerned about guns, write your representative about passing common sense gun laws. This is the real problem.

Finally a poster that makes sense!

Clearly neither of you have kids especially in MS and HS in MCPS if you think things are ok. Gun laws will not help as people can buy on the black market or make their own.

I am amazed at how relaxed about kids coming late, skipping class and other behaviors at our HS. We have a closed campus and the principal told the parents it's ok that the kids leave campus for lunch and that they aren't monitoring it. Schools need to have consequences and work with interested parents if their kids are struggling or having behavior problems. I would want to know and if my kids are in trouble at school, they will be in trouble at home too.

RJ is a joke. The abuser has to apologize, no consequences so what's stopping them from doing it again. If kids get to MS or HS and cannot understand their behavior is wrong by then, they aren't going to learn in an apology session. Lets be real.

Gun laws obviously do help. The US is the only nation where this regularly happens, as the Onion regularly says.

Guns laws we have are already disregarded. How will it be different when there are more?

People can make guns now. They don’t need to purchase them, legally or otherwise.

People can make guns now, anywhere in the world. Yet the US is the only nation where this regularly happens.

I am so tired of hearing that gun laws won't help. If you say that, you're part of the problem.

No, it violence happens in many other countries too. Be real. Why do you think so many are fleeing their countries to come here? You really think they want to? Nope, only the wealthy. They aren't risking their lives because their countries are safe and good.

Gun laws will not help.

What will help is metal detectors, more security (I couldn't care less if you call it security guards, SRO's or CRO's) and holding kids accountable for their behavior as well as with serious things, holding parents accountable. Parents need to step up more and parent and stop expecting the schools to fix their kids. If as parents you cannot, how do you think the school can?

I agree with all of this. A shooter isn’t going to worry about whether the gun they use is legal or not. And with so many guns in the US, it wouldn’t be hard for someone to find one. Or even make one.

Hold people accountable for their actions. Get security back into schools.

Yep. Too many guns already. Let's just issue body armor to all the kids.