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Legalisms: Psychologist Giorgos Poyatzis Explains How a Generation Was Left Unprotected and Now We Scold It (video)

Published March 18, 2026, 10:09
Legalisms: Psychologist Giorgos Poyatzis Explains How a Generation Was Left Unprotected and Now We Scold It (video)

Psychologist Giorgos Poyatzis was hosted on “Nomikismos” to discuss the lack of protection of an entire generation and the criticism it receives today. The discussion focused on teenagers, the education system, youth delinquency and toxic influencers. Mr. Poyatzis emphasized that this generation was left unprotected during the COVID pandemic and is now being criticized for its choices. The causes of youth delinquency and the attraction of teenagers to extreme ideologies and toxic influencers were analyzed. The failure of the education system to incorporate emotional intelligence and critical thinking was highlighted. Mr. Poyatzis stressed the need for prevention and not just damage control, as well as the efforts of previous generations to solve the problems of younger generations with outdated methods.