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Addressing Youth Delinquency: Solidarity and Empathy are Key

Published March 22, 2026, 07:01
Addressing Youth Delinquency: Solidarity and Empathy are Key

In an interview with "Haravgi", Professor of Psychology Panagiotis Stavrinidis analyzes the causes of youth delinquency, emphasizing that it is usually a combination of individual characteristics, family experiences, and social conditions. He highlights the importance of early prevention, the cultivation of values such as empathy and solidarity, and the role of sports as a positive factor in socialization. Mr. Stavrinidis emphasizes that the environment that excludes, leads to poverty, and marginalizes people is a promoting factor for delinquency. He also stresses the importance of parent education and guidance programs so that they can serve as role models for children, and the need to ensure that children can benefit from sports without being exposed to excessive competition.