“Your children are not safe anywhere at any time.” -- A chilling
note read by police investigating the Beltway sniper. The quote
has some mid-Michigan parents bracing to console their own
children. But Dr. Michael Rogell, licensed psychologist, says if
your child asks about the sniper to make sure parents talk about
the issue. Dr. Rogell says a child’s expression of fear or
feelings can be not only healthy but a social growth experience
for them. But, he doesn’t recommend discussing the subject
unless your children bring it up. Dr. Rogell recommends when
parents discuss any issues that deal with anxiety to be
truthful, consoling and listen to their children’s questions.
wilx.com: Extended Web Coverage Coping With the Sniper Shootings
When bad things happen over which we have no control, it raises
our level of stress. If these bad things continue to occur over
an extended period of time, our stress escalates into anxiety
and apprehension. Waiting for to hear if a sniper has been
captured while bracing for news