WINNIE THE POOH: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT
In the latest news from the Lone Star State, a Winnie-the-Pooh book is causing quite the stir among parents and educators. Why, you ask? Well, it seems that this beloved children's classic has been given a rather unexpected update.
According to reports, a Texas school district has distributed a version of the book that includes a new chapter on how to respond to an active shooter situation. Yes, you read that correctly. Winnie-the-Pooh is now teaching kids to "run, hide, fight" in the event of a shooting.
Now, we know what you're thinking. This has got to be a joke, right? Unfortunately, it's not. The book, which was created by the Texas-based company Security Voice Inc., is meant to help young children understand what to do in case of an emergency.
But let's be real here. Is Winnie-the-Pooh really the best source for this kind of information? We can't help but picture the lovable bear waddling around in his red shirt and no pants, trying to outrun a gunman. It's a comical image, to say the least.
And what about the other characters? Can you imagine Tigger crouching behind a desk, trying to stay quiet? Or Eeyore attempting to fight off an armed intruder? It's all just too ridiculous.
But in all seriousness, we understand the importance of teaching children how to stay safe in dangerous situations. It's just a shame that it has to come to this. We live in a world where schools have to prepare for the worst-case scenario, and that's just not okay.
So, while we can't help but laugh at the thought of Winnie-the-Pooh teaching kids how to dodge bullets, we also can't ignore the fact that this is the reality we live in. It's up to us as adults to make sure our children are prepared for anything that may come their way.
In conclusion, if you see your child reading a Winnie-the-Pooh book with a new chapter titled "Active Shooter Situations," don't panic. Just take a deep breath and remember that we live in a crazy world. And who knows? Maybe Winnie-the-Pooh will end up being the hero we never knew we needed.
Dallas school issues Winnie-the-Pooh book on school shootings - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/26/winnie-pooh-school-shooting-book/
Winnie-the-Pooh book teaches Texas kids to ‘run, hide, fight’ in a shooting | Texas | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/25/winnie-the-pooh-books-teaches-texas-kids-run-hide-fight-shooting
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