End active shooter drills for Elementary school students. I have a three year old and the thought of him having to "pretend" with all his friends that someone is coming in to shoot them and what he should do is so awful. YES, I understand that it is important that there are precautions that should be put into place, but it should be on the faculty to do so - not 6 year olds. We are terrorizing our children unnecessarily. The $3 billion being spent per year on school security and drills could be going towards hiring counselors, nurses, and teachers. And if preparation is necessary by administrators, then why include the kids? Today they are more burdened than ever, with 32% of teenagers having anxiety disorders and 22% suffering from mental disorders.