The article explores the troubling trend of youth violence in society, questioning why young individuals exhibit extreme cruelty in their actions. Epp Kärsin, a conscious sexuality educator, posits that a lack of love and secure emotional relationships are foundational causes of this behavior. The piece highlights how disasters involving youth have prompted society to ask repeatedly about the state of these young people and what drives them to commit such acts of violence.

It emphasizes that while society often looks for visible causes—such as school obligations, addiction to technology, and street culture—these discussions miss the more profound, invisible issues rooted in personal relationships. The article underlines that conversations around the mental health crises among youth typically focus on the outward manifestations of their struggles while neglecting the crucial importance of healthy familial and social connections.

Drawing from findings in developmental psychology and neuroscience over the past four decades, Kärsin's arguments shed light on significant emotional deficiencies that fuel violent behavior in youth. The piece calls for a shift in focus from punitive measures to understanding and addressing the deeper relational issues that often precipitate youth violence.