The Lockdown is Today’s Duck and Cover

Friday, 17 January 2014 | by Pat's Picks

Those who grew up in the Cold War era remember duck-and-cover drills. The New York Times says the lockdown is today’s equivalent. In the wake of recent school shootings, schools regularly hold lockdown drills, where teachers will flick off the lights and students will move away from doors and windows. Some students say the drills are more of an annoyance while some parents say it contributes to paranoia among children.