The little things
Blame is shared for school violence

In the past decade, Americans have made great technological advancements in the areas of information and communication.

In the past decade, Americans have united innovative, emerging businesses across industry lines to promote national economic growth.

Individuals are quick to take responsibility for the accomplishments, but few have stepped up to be held accountable in the wake of another American trend.

In the past decade, Americans have become increasingly scared to send their children to school, fearing that violence could impede their child’s return home.

There are many speculations about where to place the blame.

Are school administrators doing an inadequate job of monitoring their students? Are parents incapable of spending quality time with their children? Does the current generation of children have a difficult time communicating with their peers?

The answers: Yes, yes and yes.

In actuality, no one is free from some sort of blame with regards to heightened school violence.

It seems that Americans have deemed grandiose improvements in technology, economics and other advancements as more important than the little things, which once brought this nation to greatness.

We would trade in our e-mail accounts and a chance at owning a profitable business for what used to be considered important — a little common kindness.

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