Should we be concerned about the increasing radicalization, especially among young people, that has been observed since the armed conflict between Hamas and Israel? A psychiatric doctor describes the situation.
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The Canadian police, as well as the Canada Research Chair in Prevention of Violent Radicalization, note the resurgence of radicalization among young people.
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In an interview on LCN, Cécile Rousseau, chair, explains the elements resulting from the increase in the phenomenon.
“It’s multifactorial. Young people are more worried; they perceive our society as unfair. We also find a glorification of violence,” she recalls.
“The conflict in the Middle East is making the situation worse and triggering very strong feelings of sadness, anger and helplessness. It all adds up to what we’re seeing right now.”
In this context of polarization, parents would do well to monitor their children's behavior as well as their relationships, suggests Ms. Rousseau.
“It is very important for parents to be attentive when their young people are unhappy, when young people are on the internet too much and start saying worrying things,” she said, urging parents to start a dialogue.
*Watch the full interview in the video above*