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Reacting to Violence in the Wake of the Newtown Massacre [OPINION]

Bruce — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:37:37 +0000

It is impossible to put into words the sorrow I feel about the heinous act committed in Newtown, Conn. If there's one place we want to feel our children are safe, it is in school. Couple that with the fact that this was an elementary school and it is next to impossible to wrap my mind around it. 26 people lost their lives and nobody will ever be able to make sense of it.

Read the Parent Letter Sent by Sedalia School District #200 Regarding Reported Threats of Violence

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:30:33 +0000

School officials have issued to the parents of students a letter to regarding the recent reports of threats of violence at Smith-Cotton High School. The letter states that the high school "received information regarding a possible act of school violence that was to be perpetrated on school grounds," and that the case has been turned over to the Pettis County Juvenile Office for further action.

Sex, Violence, and Foul Language: How Much Do You Shelter Your Kids?

Bruce — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:12 +0000

Raising children and what to let them see and hear is a highly personal issue. Some don’t filter what their kids see at all, while others won’t let them watch certain movies and TV shows, listen to certain music, or play particular video games. I’m one for a happy medium. It is easy to teach [...]