[World Report] American Media: More and More Minors in the United States Are Victim from Gun Violence, Parents Worry About Children's Safety | America | Country | Firearms
On July 4th, local time, a large-scale shooting occurred in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, resulting in 2 deaths and 28 injuries, including 14 minors. Gun violence has become a common occurrence in American life, and an increasing number of minors are being caught up in it, making American parents increasingly concerned about their children's safety.
On the 1st, the website of USA Today published a commentary article by American journalist and host Rachel Kelly. In the article, Kelly expressed her doubts and concerns as a mother - what should she do to ensure the safety of her children in a country full of gun violence like the United States?
Screenshot of a review article on the website of USA Today
Kelly wrote that "grief and prayer" are repeated statements after each large-scale shooting incident, but not meaningful changes. "They are verbal" white flags ".
"Is America a safe place to raise children?" Kelly asked. In the United States, one out of every 20000 children dies from firearms before the age of 18. Since the shooting at Uwald Elementary School in Texas a year ago, the number of large-scale shootings in the United States has only increased.
The Pew Research Center's analysis of the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that from 2019 to 2021, the number of American children and adolescents who died from gunshots surged by 50%, reaching the highest level on record.
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"It's hard not to feel hopeless about this. As the number of deaths increases, my fear is also intensifying. I'm becoming increasingly uncertain whether America is a safe place to raise children," Kelly said.
Kelly had worked and lived in Qatar for 4 years, and she said that she often had colleagues from other countries asking her what was going on in the United States. They couldn't understand why so many shooting incidents kept happening. "I don't understand either," Kelly wrote.
Afterwards, Kelly returned to Houston. She said that although she lives very close to her parents, her children can see their grandparents every day. "My son needs his place to live, and he also needs him here, but if he can't finish elementary school alive, then all of this is not important.".
Gun violence is highly covert, and Kelly's mind conjures up at least once a day the idea that "someone will take my son's life.". In public places, Kelly always ponders questions such as "where is the exit", "where can we hide", "where can we go", and "can my son's preschool fence stop others?". She believes that escaping America may be worth it.
