Our Lonely Boys: Understanding and Preventing Incel Culture
Briefly

The article examines how abusive environments, both at home and in schools, foster the development of incels—individuals who are involuntarily celibate. Through the lens of a typical incel's life, it illustrates how neglect and bullying contribute to their social isolation. The author highlights the critical need for early intervention in elementary schools, advocating for systems that promote awareness among educators. This neglect often goes unchecked, leading to a sense of invisibility that deepens as these individuals age, ultimately making it harder for them to seek support later in life.
A boy is born into a family where one or both parents regularly demean him and put him down, contributing to his loneliness and retreat into himself.
Years go by, and no one, even if they notice, does anything truly helpful for him. This neglect can foster deep feelings of isolation.
All the lonely people, where do they all come from? It’s crucial for society to recognize the environment contributing to such loneliness.
Early detection and intervention in elementary school can make a significant difference, helping children who might otherwise feel invisible and unsupported.
Read at Psychology Today
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