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Across the country, schools are stepping up efforts to prepare students for emergencies, but some experts are raising a serious school safety warning. While the goal of lockdown drills is to keep children safe, the emotional effects of these rehearsals are becoming increasingly concerning. Reports show that certain types of drills are causing anxiety, nightmares, and confusion among students—especially the youngest ones. Parents, educators, and psychologists are now rethinking how these exercises are conducted and questioning whether they may be doing more harm than good. Understanding why some lockdown drills backfire is the first step in creating safer, more supportive environments for every child.
