An agora was organized in the neighborhood a few days ago. The opportunity to ease the tension after the attack on Samara. Without eliminating all fears.
Very recently at the Halle des 4 Saisons, at a time when local elders flock to the café terrace, an agora was held. She wanted to put words to the trivialization of violence among young people which is increasingly worrying.
Teachers, parents, associations took turns taking the microphone to share analyzes and more personal feelings about a phenomenon that many feel is growing.
“I fear for young people. For my children. For all children!”launched Hamid, parent.
The meeting, proposed to free citizen voice, took place in a context that was fraught with drama. Like that of the attack on young Samara. However, it is with a perspective on current events that the discussion has progressed. Leaving more room for proposals.
“ Combat sports help channel excess energy in teenagers. We learn to defend ourselves and gain self-confidence too. The anxiety of the youngest explains ba lot of behavior”, defends Laetitia, boxing instructor at Montpellier Boxing Paillade. A positive effect of sport as demonstrated by Sarah, high school student, black belt in judo: “It brought me peace. But if I no longer have a story, it’s also because my parents taught me to stay away from troubles “. Karim, Pailladin and teacher, insists on the responsibility of parents, without making them guilty. Recalling that they are the only legal guardians. And that a lot of room for maneuver in education lies within the family. “ Despite all my precautions to secure my son’s phone, he will always find a way to use it as he wants. ! “, continues Nathalie, Grabelloise. Zakia, street educator, bounces back. “ There is an important area of work on this, particularly on social networks. “. That morning, because hearts were heavy, the unplugged microphone did not make a clear cut, many stayed to chat, ordering other coffees.