These days the papers published by and by in the US about molestation and abuse of minors are disturbing. Alas, it’s not the first time such cruelties occur, they are no specialty of the US and as such the reasons are manifold. The scientific research is well-advanced. I’d like to propose some ideas and measures on how to deal with all of it.
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- Remember the cruel fact too, that sensations have to be sold by media, ‘social’ or otherwise.
Historically, too the more ghoulish, the better.
In former centuries it was ballad singers on street corners with large wall posters. - A sad truth too: People involved will get some PR… it’s been proven too, that sensations often sell better than any sympathy campaign…
- Make sure not to consume all of it just because it’s there. Take time off of news and channels.
- These things have reasons partly in the world we live in: Men are supposed to be rich, famous and powerful. Additionally what is also called ‘bodily ‘love” they are supposed to have lots of.
- At the same time their ego may suffer from self-doubts, often severely. An apparent solution to warped minds is this kind of behaviour, especially when doing it in networks: Apparently boosts self-confidence and also makes them money.
- Remember too, that such occurrences are not the norm! Not even the majority. The good people are more!
- Also know – or check – that the numbers in penal offence statistics as well as crime in general for many years have been decreasing! It’s those news and ‘social’ media that can make it appear otherwise.
- Remember the cruel fact too, that sensations have to be sold by media, ‘social’ or otherwise.
What we can do is around us, every day: Treat people around us with respect, friendliness and love.
Because anything we do, we can do right here and now, where we are. That’s where we can do the most good!
This is that famous proverb, supposed to be African:
If many little people in many little places do many little things – they can change the face of the earth!