Tune of Terror: The Classroom Poster That Made Parents Go Cold
The humdrum lull of nursery rhymes just got a pretty nasty twist in a Massachusetts classroom. A poster, set to the melody of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, read:
Lockdown, lockdown, lock the door.
Shut the lights off, say no more.
Georgy Cohen, a mother of a soon-to-be kindergartener, couldn’t help but scroll to the “eh” sound.
Mom’s First Impressions
She snagged the clip on Twitter while touring the school where her five‑year‑old would soon start. “This should not be hanging in my soon‑to‑be kindergartener’s classroom,” she wrote, ruffling her hair at the ominous script.
- She’m not a fan of creepy décor.
- She noticed the warning text while the kids were doing active‑shooter drills.
- Her daughter had a goofy grin, treating the drill like a game: “Can you stay quiet for one whole minute?” she giggled.
At a time when school shootings have been popping up like allergic reactions, the phrase really takes the edge off any classroom vibe.
Why Parents Are on Edge
Following the tragic Parkland shooting that left 17 students dead, many families have been vocal about safety. Some lobbying for gun reform, others looking for ways to deter or outsmart potential threats.
- New safety measures are popping up, like bulletproof shields in classrooms.
- Some schools now boast “active shooter” drills as part of their safety toolkit.
The National Conversation
Even the President has weighed in, endorsing the idea of arming teachers to keep schools safe—a stance that has sparked both cheers and boos.
All in all, the chorus from the classroom echoes one thing louder than ever: We all want safe, calm spaces for our kids. Though the words may sound a bit dramatic, parents and teachers alike are striving to keep the hook—no, the hope—free from the harsh punch it might carry in a real-life emergency.
