This Morning With Gordon Deal This Weekend with Gordon Deal December 21, 2024
Dec 21, 2024
Teachers who once practiced active shooter drills as students now face the emotional toll of escalating school gun violence. The discussion expands to health concerns over toxic materials in black plastic utensils and the hidden dangers of microwaving food in plastic containers. There's also a deep dive into the rise of 'brain rot' among younger generations, triggered by excessive social media use, and the impact on their mental health. The episode wraps up with practical advice for navigating holiday gift exchanges and the anxiety of ambiguous 'call me' texts.
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Shooter Drills in Schools
- The increasing threat of gun violence has led to a rise in active shooter drills in schools.
- Today's youngest teachers grew up with these drills, and now they are teaching them to their students.
Teacher's Perspective on Drills
- Avery Lotz's friend, a teacher, expresses the fear of teaching active shooter drills to her second graders.
- This highlights the cyclical nature of this fear being passed down through generations.
Impact of Drills
- The impact of active shooter drills on young children is largely unknown.
- While some activists argue that these drills can traumatize children, research on their effectiveness is limited.