Psychologist Explains Why Anger With Gunmen Families Isn't Always Fair

Psychologist Explains Why Anger With Gunmen Families Isn't Always Fair

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The video explores the complex dynamics surrounding mass shooters, focusing on family backgrounds, public perceptions, and the role of parenting. Andrew Solomon provides insights into the incredulity and reconciliation parents face when their children commit extreme acts. The discussion challenges the assumption that poor parenting leads to mass murder, highlighting that even well-parented children can commit such acts. The video emphasizes the difficulty in predicting violent behavior and the privacy maintained by those planning such acts.

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What does Solomon suggest about the ability of parents to foresee violent behavior in their children?

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What misconception about mass shooters does Solomon address in the text?

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