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Walls... Instead of Communication Bridges

Published January 19, 2026, 06:21
Walls... Instead of Communication Bridges

A recent incident of a high school student attacking a teacher in Larnaca has highlighted a deeper crisis in society. Juvenile delinquency is not an isolated phenomenon, but the result of a complex interplay of factors such as the family environment, the crisis of institutions and values, psychosocial factors, and the influence of digital media. Lack of boundaries, domestic violence, and neglect can create an unstable background for children, while the weakening of the teacher's authority and the lack of respect for hierarchy indicate a broader crisis of values. In addition, learning difficulties and emotional immaturity can lead to low self-esteem and aggression. Constant exposure to violent content and the anonymity of the internet desensitize young people. Addressing this problem requires prevention through strengthening support structures, synergy between the Ministry of Education, Social Welfare Services, family, and society, and reintegration of children through the cultivation of empathy and their internal development. The incident in Larnaca is a symptom of a deeper social pathology that requires immediate and comprehensive action.