How to Prevent Europe’s Violence From Coming to America
29th October 2026
When violence and destruction broke out this month in France and soon spread to other European nations, many looked for a politician or a policy to blame. But they forgot that a very real culprit is what’s taught in the classroom.
Every major crisis today raises a question about education: What kind of people are we raising? We can pass new laws and elect new leaders, but we will keep inheriting the same heartbreak if we neglect the character of rising generations.
The events in France should shake Americans awake. Activists there are upset, but people should be able to face disagreements without resorting to arson, vandalism, and violence to solve them.