Unfortunately, teens deal with more than peer pressure these days.  They are subjected to horrific crimes such as a gunman or students opening fire on them before, during, or after school.  How do you cope with this?  Schools provide counseling for teens but it still doesn't make it easy to sleep at night.

Years ago teens never worried that much about going to school.  Fights did break out but it was never to the magnitude that it is today.  Kids were known to bring chains and switchblades to school.  Today, guns are brought onto school property which can alter your life in an instance. 

It's scary to think that a fellow student would want to do harm to his peers.  God only knows why a teen would want to harm others.  There's usually a "root cause" such as bullying, abuse at home, or some other issue that drives a teen to take drastic measures.

Tip:  Most teens say stuff they don't mean -- it's a way to vent emotions.  However, there could be some truth to what someone's says. 

When you're at school be aware of your surroundings.  Know where the exits are and get out.  Don't try to be a hero!  If you overhear a conversation about what can be a potential dangerous situation, tell a teacher or counselor.  It's better to be safe than sorry. 

Going to school these days can take a toll on you mentally, emotionally, and physically.  It's bad enough that you have peer pressure and are stressed about keeping up the grades; you shouldn't have to worry if someone is going to bring a gun to school. 

Do your best not to worry about whether or not someone is bringing a gun to school.  Remember you can't control what someone else does; you can only control what you do.  Be the best teen you can be and keep your chin up!