I THINK I know why the tragedy happened. But first, my thoughts and prayers go out to Virginia Tech and all the families affected. It's a terrible feeling, but I am so proud of that campus and the way they have handled themselves. The Hokie nation makes me proud to be human.
Sociology or Psychology are not necessarily the focus of this blog, but I just wanted to comment briefly on the role of middle and high schools. As they stand (and I graduated from high school in 1996 so I am not too far removed) secondary schools are breeding grounds for emotional catastrophes or emotional successes, depending on which side of the fence you fall on. If you come from a good home or good neighborhood or good church or other good social setting AND you are "cool" (however that is defined where you are) then you feel confident in society as you enter the adult years. However, if you come from a poor primary social setting (the home) AND you have something(s) that make you uncool (looks, race, culture, religion, economics...) then you could be really messed up in high school.
That's my simple psycho-social equation. THE SOLUTION? - we as adults have to intervene at the secondary school level (or earlier if you please) and make sure all children FEEL ACCEPTED, by involving them in activities (adult supervised and developed), bringing out their talents, and highlighting their similar emotional needs. This MUST be done. This should be the meaning of "no child left behind".
Thank you for allowing me a moment to vent. We all look forward to Va Tech rebounding and triumphing.
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