The mom of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher is being charged with child neglect
NPR Online NewsAPR 2023
Charging Taylor for this incident is just a small first step toward justice for Zwerner. Charges against the school should also be seriously considered, as everyone involved with this avoidable tragedy should be held accountable.
This incident shouldn’t inspire a search for justice — it should motivate gun owners and politicians to advocate for better gun safety, including tighter regulations on storing guns out of the reach of children.
Whether you're pro- or anti-gun, we should all accept that American children do not and will not live in a gun-free world. Richneck Elementary administrators were warned multiple times about the boy potentially bringing a gun to school, which shows teachers, parents, and students lack the understanding of how seriously dangerous these weapons are. If guns are going to exist in the public, firearm safety classes may be a good tool to help prevent some of these incidents.