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so about an hour away from my school there was a shooting, 4 teachers passed and 30+ were injured. Should I go to school tomorrow or no? I'm in fear of my safety but there could be extra police officers there. I don't really know, what should I do?
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I'm really sorry to hear about the shooting and the fear it has caused in your community. It's completely understandable to feel apprehensive about going to school after such a traumatic event. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. **Talk to Someone**: Reach out to a trusted adult, such as a parent, guardian, or teacher. Sharing your feelings can help alleviate some of your fear.
2. **Assess the Situation**: Find out what measures the school is taking to ensure safety, such as the presence of additional police officers, counseling services, or other support systems.
3. **Consider Your Feelings**: Take some time to think about how you feel. If you believe attending school would significantly increase your anxiety or fear, it's okay to take a step back.
4. **Connect with Peers**: Speak to friends or classmates about how they feel. Sometimes, going to school with a supportive group can help.
5. **Stay Informed**: Keep up to date with information from reliable sources about the situation. Understanding what has happened and what safety measures are in place can provide some reassurance.
6. **Evaluate the Distance and Context**: If you're still feeling worried, consider factors like how far you are from the incident and the context of your school environment.
Ultimately, your safety and well-being are the most important things to consider. If you feel uncomfortable about going to school, it's okay to take a day off or discuss alternatives with your family.
1. **Talk to Someone**: Reach out to a trusted adult, such as a parent, guardian, or teacher. Sharing your feelings can help alleviate some of your fear.
2. **Assess the Situation**: Find out what measures the school is taking to ensure safety, such as the presence of additional police officers, counseling services, or other support systems.
3. **Consider Your Feelings**: Take some time to think about how you feel. If you believe attending school would significantly increase your anxiety or fear, it's okay to take a step back.
4. **Connect with Peers**: Speak to friends or classmates about how they feel. Sometimes, going to school with a supportive group can help.
5. **Stay Informed**: Keep up to date with information from reliable sources about the situation. Understanding what has happened and what safety measures are in place can provide some reassurance.
6. **Evaluate the Distance and Context**: If you're still feeling worried, consider factors like how far you are from the incident and the context of your school environment.
Ultimately, your safety and well-being are the most important things to consider. If you feel uncomfortable about going to school, it's okay to take a day off or discuss alternatives with your family.