A Comprehensive Set of Solutions That Together Hold Much Promise

Abstract

The author concludes the book in this chapter, with a real sense of optimism. Yes, school shootings are a major problem. However, it is a comprehensive approach that is needed. In the past, the tone of the school shooting debate has tended to be preoccupied with a singular solution. Once the nation’s leaders recognize that this large a problem requires a broader range of solutions, then progress will be achieved. Yes, gun legislation specifically focused on youth is needed. Yes, character education that focuses on shared values (e.g., honesty, responsibility, and love) and anger management needs to be taught in the schools. In addition, community organizations and the nation at large need to offer more counseling support to encourage healthy family relations and help troubled youth. Families, schools, and several institutions need to more become more proactive when it comes to taking action on bullying (including on social media), monitoring the level of violence in video games and television, and in taking decisive action when there are obvious warning signs that students are being threatened with violence. What is so important, however, is that society concurrently focus on many solutions, not merely one. Fixing this problem is possible.