On March 14, 2018, Women's March Youth calls for teachers, studies, school administrators, parents, and allies to take part in the #NationalSchoolWalkout. It is a protest for Congress to do something about gun violence, especially in schools.

I have seen comments on Facebook saying, "What will this walkout even do?" or "Stay in classes and get educated kids." There have been negative comments because there were a lot of kids, teachers, and more walking out of school for 17 minutes.

I, for one, am proud of those kids who walked out.

They are aware of issues surrounding gun violence. This isn't just about restricting guns. This is about public safety. Kids should be able to go to school without worrying if they'll die or if their school is the next target.

Kids should focus on schoolwork, friends, family, and getting ready for their future.

It's infuriating for people to be violent towards one another. How many more people should die from guns before people protest? How many more before the world can be safe again?

No parent should have to fear for their child's safety in a building where it is supposed to be safe.

Many might blame the suspect and question their mental stability dut if someone has a mental illness, society blames the parents or the schools for not recognizing the symptoms or failing to help them. Even if a suspect had a mental illness, that doesn't excuse their behavior. Their actions shouldn't be dismissed.

Anyone can say they have a mental illness.

We should sentence someone for horrendous acts, even if they did claim to have a mental illness. We shouldn't blame the parents or the school. There should be a class or an event at school or in places such as a coffee shop to talk about mental illness.

If a teacher, counselor, or a parent sees a child/person is not being themselves or is trying to distance themselves from others, maybe you should keep an eye out for them, ask them if they are doing okay, read their body language, or even be inviting and friendly.

If someone has been reported of having a mental illness but is ignoring it, that is not ok. Someone is in pain, they are going through something you might not understand. But that's why there are conversations, to try to understand and help each other.

I don't think gun violence would happen if people learned not to use violence every time they are angry. As humans, we should learn to be kinder to one another. It's really not hard to be kind. It takes more energy to have hatred in your heart than to say hello.

When we are angry, violence is the first thing we think of. Why not calmly have conversations or walk away?

According to CNN, organized by Women's March Youth branch, the National School Walkout, "demands Congress to ban assault weapons, requires universal background checks before gun sales, and pass a gun violence restraining law that would allow courts to disarm people who display warning signs of violence behavior."

My suggestion would be for those who want to own guns, they should be evaluated first.They should have a recommendation from a counselor/therapist saying they are mentally stable. There are ways someone who can appear stable could pass.

If so, people should do a lie detector test. Asking personal questions and scenarios of what they would do depending on a situation. Or have friends/family keep an eye out and have recommendations from them. Writing how they are in confrontations, etc.

My suggestions may not work but it shows there are a hundred possibilities.

Why not be kinder to those around you? Lend a hand? It's not impossible. Rise above the negativity and stand up for what you believe in. Those who participated in the walkout sure did.