Psychologist Ricardo Barroso was the featured expert on the program [IN]Pertinente, where he addressed the topic of responding to violent behavior, particularly in young people. During the conversation with host Hugo van der Ding, the specialist emphasized the need for a clear and firm intervention in these situations.
Barroso stressed that it is essential to convey to the young person that their actions are intolerable and that there will be direct consequences for their deeds. The message must be unambiguous, with no room for ambiguities that could be interpreted in a relativistic manner.
The specialist explained that intervention requires consequences proportional to the severity of the behavior exhibited. This proportionality is essential for the educational response to be effective and credible, avoiding both impunity and excessive punishment.
The episode explored appropriate strategies for dealing with violent behavior in adolescence, highlighting the importance of maintaining a consistent and defined stance by the adults who accompany these young people.
