Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old man, also died and was believed to be killed by responding officers.
UVALDE, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says 15 people were killed in a shooting Tuesday at an elementary school.
WHAT TO SAY Ask open-ended questions. If your kids don’t know what happened and don’t bring it up, you don’t necessarily have to fill in the blanks. If they bring up an incident, you can ask, “What did you hear?” or “What do you think is going on?” Emphasize that emergency drills help keep them safe. Encourage them to follow the procedures and stay calm. Active-shooter drills are somewhat controversial, but if they’re mandated at your school, it’s best to be supportive when kids are within earshot.
Make it a normal day. Try to maintain a typical schedule so kids feel the safety of regularity. But feel free to indulge in extra comfort and togetherness. Check in. While it’s important to talk, tweens and teens may be more open if they can set the pace. The conversation can happen when it feels right. You can say, “I want us to take a few minutes to discuss what happened. Let’s talk either now or a little later.”
Talk about emergency drills. Many schools mandate active-shooter drills, even though their efficacy is debatable. Still, your kids need to comply. Make sure they understand the importance of following procedures and staying calm. It may take the edge off to discuss the duck-and-cover drills students practiced during the Cold War.
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